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When I was Single

When I was single I wore a plaid shawl
Now that I'm married I've nothing at all

Chorus

Ah but still I love him I'll forgive him
I'll go with him wherever he goes


He came up our alley and he whistled me out
But the tail of his shirt from the trousers hung our

Chorus

He bought me a handkerchief red, white and blue
But before I could wear it he tore it in two

Chorus

He brought me to an alehouse and he bought me some stout
But before I could drink it he ordered me out

Chorus

He borrowed some money to buy me a ring
Then he and the jeweler went off on a fling

Chorus

There's cakes in the oven, there's cheese on the shelf
If you want anymore you can sing it yourself

Chorus

(repeat last line of chorus…'yes, I'll go with …….' )
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