Misc Folk - One Penny - Текст песни

I travelled this world from the north country,
A seeking, a seeking good company;
Good company, well, I always could find,
But none that was pleasing to my mind.

Chorus: Wac fol the day, wac fol the dee
I had in my pocket but one penny.

I saddled my horse and away I did ride,
'Til I came to an alehouse all by the wayside.
I boldly went in and I sat myself down
And asked for a jug of good ale that was brown.

There were three gentlemen playing at dice,
They took me to be some nobleman nice,
With my swagger and rapier, and countenance bold;
They thought that my pockets were well lined with gold.

"Now, hearty young fellow, come and play!" they said,
"We play for high stakes, but be sure that you're paid!"
One said, "A guinea!" but I said, "Five pound!"
The bet it was taken, no money laid down.

I picked up the cup and I made the dice spin.
It was my good fortune that evening to win;
If I had of lost there'd have been a loud curse
When they found I had nowt but a moneyless purse.

I tarried the night and departed next day,
I thought it were time to be riding away.
The landlady said, "Love, I'll let you go free."
I had in my pocket five pound, three,
Singing wac fol a day, wac fol a dee,
I had in my pocket five pound and three.