The Stranger's Song Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCADE ACAFA GCAHD| As sung by Mr Charles Charrington in the play of The Three Wayfarers | A |
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| O MY trade it is the rarest one | B |
| Simple shepherds all | C |
| My trade is a sight to see | A |
| For my customers I tie and take 'em up on high | D |
| And waft 'em to a far countree | E |
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| My tools are but common ones | A |
| Simple shepherds all | C |
| My tools are no sight to see | A |
| A little hempen string and a post whereon to swing | F |
| Are implements enough for me | A |
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| To morrow is my working day | G |
| Simple shepherds all | C |
| To morrow is a working day for me | A |
| For the farmer's sheep is slain and the lad who did it ta'en | H |
| And on his soul may God ha' mer cy | D |
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