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Fairport Convention The Deserter Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.83/10 [12 votes]Album: XXXV / Original Release Date: 2002-02-12Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 6 min 55 sec
FAIRPORT CONVENTION
- The Deserter Lyrics / with translationsAs I was a-walking down Radcliffe highway
A recruiting party came a-beating my way
They enlisted me and treated me till I did not know
And to the Queen's barracks they forced me to go
When first I deserted, I thought myself free
Until my cruel comrade informed against me
I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed
I was handcuffed and guarded, heavy irons put on me
Court martial, court martial, they help upon me
And the sentence passed upon me, three hundred and three
May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty
For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me
When next I deserted, I thought myself free
Until my cruel sweetheart informed against me
I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed
I was handcuffed and guarded, heavy irons put on me
Court martial, court martial, then quickly was got
And the sentence passed upon me, that I was to be shot
May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty
For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me
Then up rode Prince Albert in his carriage and six
Saying "Where is that young man whose coffin is fixed?
Set him free from his irons and let him go free
For he'll make a good soldier for his Queen and country
A recruiting party came a-beating my way
They enlisted me and treated me till I did not know
And to the Queen's barracks they forced me to go
When first I deserted, I thought myself free
Until my cruel comrade informed against me
I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed
I was handcuffed and guarded, heavy irons put on me
Court martial, court martial, they help upon me
And the sentence passed upon me, three hundred and three
May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty
For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me
When next I deserted, I thought myself free
I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed
I was handcuffed and guarded, heavy irons put on me
Court martial, court martial, then quickly was got
And the sentence passed upon me, that I was to be shot
May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty
For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me
Then up rode Prince Albert in his carriage and six
Saying "Where is that young man whose coffin is fixed?
Set him free from his irons and let him go free
For he'll make a good soldier for his Queen and country
Facts about The Deserter
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The Deserter is written by John Richards.
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It is first released on February 12, 2002 as part of Fairport Convention's album "XXXV" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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The Deserter falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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The Deserter is produced by Joe Boyd.
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The Deserter song length is 6 minutes and 55 seconds.
Who wrote The Deserter lyrics?
The Deserter is written by John Richards.
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When was The Deserter released?
It is first released on February 12, 2002 as part of Fairport Convention's album "XXXV" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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Which genre is The Deserter?
The Deserter falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Who produced The Deserter?
The Deserter is produced by Joe Boyd.
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How long is the song The Deserter?
The Deserter song length is 6 minutes and 55 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John RichardsRecord Label(s): 2007 Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd from an Original 2006 Talking Elephant Recordings recording
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