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SUSAN'S SONG

Susan lived in Sherburn Hill
Where the grass smells sweet and the air is still
But she would still be taken ill
When she swallowed life's most bitter pill
She met with Jacky Coates who stole her
Heart at the Durham Fair one October
And he swore that he would always love her
And that they would never part

And in the sweaty summer haze
They frolicked through the endless days
And on the beach at Whitley Bay
They swore to swear their lives away
With words of silver and rings of gold
And promises to have and hold
But when her secret had been sold
She never ever saw her Jack again

She sang a song called 'Mally Dunn'
As the tears welled in her eyes
"I'll never see young Jacky Coates again"
She said "I love thee little lamb
Hush your crying bonnie
You'll never know your father Johnny lad"

He left her bonnie eyes of blue
He left her with her heart in two
She lost all that she ever knew
And all the beliefs that she held true
Now the eyes all sit and watch her
And visually rape her she's theirs to slaughter
She's left to reflect on what life has taught her
If she picks up the pieces it all falls apart again

(Gary Miller)


incorporating MALLY DUNN

Twas at the last October Fair I first saw Mally Dunn
Her bright blue eyes and yellow hair
My fortune fairly won
She looked the queen of all the queens
So happy to be there
I was over head and heels in love
With Mally at the fair

Such a bonnie lass I couldn't pass
As Mally at the fair
Oh happy night if I should meet
My comely sweetheart there

(Trad. arr. The Whisky Priests)

credits

from Timeless Street [Bonus Track Edition], released March 1, 1992
Gary Miller - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Glenn Miller - accordion, piano
Mick Tyas - bass, backing vocals
Kevin Wilson - mandolin
Simon Chantler - fiddle
Piers Burgoyne - drums, snare drum
Paul Carless - harmonica
Members of Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band - brass

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The Whisky Priests Durham, UK

The Whisky Priests (1985-2002) was founded by twin brothers, Gary & Glenn Miller (“the Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of Folk Music”). The band was internationally renowned for its energetic live shows, released a number of critically acclaimed albums, toured extensively and developed a worldwide cult following. The band reunited to tour in 2018 and release a 12-disc Complete Discography CD Box-set. ... more

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