The Deserter (Rehearsal Version)-Fairport Convention

[ti:The Deserter (Rehearsal Version)] [ar:Fairport Convention] [al:Come All Ye - The First Ten Years (1968 To 1978)] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.68]The Deserter (逃兵) (Rehearsal Version) - Fairport Convention (公平港口大会) [00:01.70] [00:24.41]As I was a-walking along Radcliffe Highway [00:32.36] [00:33.31]A recruiting party came a-beating my way [00:40.46] [00:41.16]They enlisted me and treated me 'til I did not know [00:49.80] [00:50.80]And to the Queen's barracks they forced me to go [00:59.16] [01:05.09]When first I deserted I thought myself free [01:12.58] [01:13.98]Until my cruel comrade informed against me [01:20.63] [01:21.54]I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed [01:29.78] [01:30.85]I was handcuffed and guarded heavy irons put on me [01:38.35] [01:44.34]Court martial court martial they held upon me [01:52.74] [01:53.47]And the sentence passed upon me three-hundred-and-three [02:01.45] [02:02.18]May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty [02:11.22]For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me [02:20.23] [02:25.90]When next I deserted I thought myself free [02:33.76] [02:34.48]Until my cruel sweetheart informed against me [02:41.56] [02:42.07]I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed [02:50.23]I was handcuffed and guarded heavy irons put on me [03:00.81] [03:04.82]Court martial court martial then quickly was got [03:12.57]And the sentence passed upon me that I was to be shot [03:22.23] [03:23.20]May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty [03:31.90]For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me [03:41.33] [03:41.91]Then up rode Prince Albert in his carriage-and-six [03:49.85] [03:50.37]Saying where is that young man whose coffin it is fixed [03:59.10] [04:00.16]Set him free from his irons and let him go free [04:08.75] [04:09.74]For he'll make a good soldier for his Queen and country