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All Under the New Mown Hay 
All Under the New Mown Hay 
As I was going over the fields
 (Mark you well what I do say) As I was going over the fields A fair pretty lass came close to my heels Which caused me to go a-screwin' And brought me to my ruin, Which caused me to go a-screwin' All under the new-mown hay. 
When nine long months was over, you see
 (Mark you well what I do say) When none long months was over, you see She placed a little one on my knee Oh! No more I'll go a-screwin etc. 
And now this child will want a nurse (Mark you well what I do say) And now this child will want a nurse Which causes me to pull out my purse, Oh! no more etc. 
And now this child must go to school (similarly) Or else he'll die a natural fool, Oh! no more etc.And now this child is like to die I am so sorry I cannot cry, Oh! Again I'll go a-screwin' For that's not been my ruin etc. 
And now this child is dead, you see, There's plenty more beer and tobacco for me Oh! Again etc.From Wanton Seed, Purslow 
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