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Name:
Rob Mason
Email:
rob_mason69@hotmail.com
Date:
15 Oct 2002

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Words and chords for Lancashire Jazz Band sung by the Oldham Tinkers if anyone can help.Thanks.

Name:
Sue Powell
Email:
Sue20powell@aol.com
Date:
08 Nov 2002

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here are the words I remember: It's not for the want of working I leave you It's not that ------ has caused me to stray But the sun has set on a ---- horizon And this ship is leaving the bay I pray given time I may learn to forgive you I pray given time I may learn to forget

Name:
sean
Email:
naomitreerat@aol.com
Date:
13 Nov 2002

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please could you find the lyrics for  orkney anthem, trad

Name:
Issy
Email:
issyp@med.usyd.edu.au
Date:
08 May 2003

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I'm looking for the words of "Deeside"

Name:
danni
Email:
danni731@hotmail.com
Date:
25 May 2003

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Does anyone know all the words to the orkney anthem

Name:
pat
Email:
patdownunder@hotkey.net.au
Date:
05 Oct 2003

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I really would be grateful for the words to the Earl Grey Tea Song.

Name:
David Lockett
Email:
dlockett01@yahoo.com
Date:
02 Nov 2003

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I'm looking for words to The Tale of Canute from Owdham Edge which I heard a long time ago.

Name:
Mike Creutzfeldt
Email:
LittleFoxes@btinternet.com
Date:
07 Nov 2003

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Brown Photographs by Fivepenny Piece. I know the words and the tune, but can't work out the chord sequence and key from the record. Can anybody out there help? Cheers.

Name:
Hilary Murray
Email:
hilaryamurray@hotmail.com
Date:
14 Nov 2003

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Does anyone have the earliest lyrics attributed to "Farewell Manchester", said to have been composed by the Bonnie Prince's bard on their leaving of Manchester in 1745, please?The tune is available on http:/mytunebook.de/robinson/RRtunesCF/01/00000152.htm

Name:
Daphne Franks
Email:
daphne.franks@dline.org.uk
Date:
30 Nov 2003

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I am looking for the words of the song that starts "Farewell, Manchester, noble town, farewell"

Name:
john browning
Email:
familybrowning@btinternet.com
Date:
15 Dec 2003

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looking for the words to a song i only know as the gravy song i have a chorus which is as follows; gravy gravy give me plenty of gravy thats the stuff if you only knew it dont have to have your teeth in to chew it soak your bread in it soak your head in it give yourself a treat always have plenty of gravy cos thats the best part of the meat on a 78 with 'rabbit and pickled pork' thats all i know anybody know it

Name:
Muriel Duffy
Email:
murial.duffy@ntlworld.com
Date:
01 Jan 2004

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I have a vague and distant memory of being taught a song about Manchester at Primary school many moons ago. The only words I remember are "Farewell Manchester, noble town ,farewell." Can anyone help? Thank you

Name:
antony
Email:
shuttsie2003@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
12 Jan 2004

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hi can any help me find the words to the song "collyhurst road" please? any info can u please send to shuttsie2003@yahoo.co.uk thanx

Name:
stephen carlisle
Email:
us@carlislises.eclipse.co.uk
Date:
26 Jan 2004

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The song is about a old lady being relocated from her rundown house in Manchester to a new house in Hattersley against her will.I think the chorus goes something like .Oh Hattersley oh Hattersley your spirits wild and free.

Name:
james cafferty
Email:
jimcafferty@msn.com
Date:
06 Feb 2004

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words for song the union canal sung by robin laing

Name:
sherby_2004
Email:
sherby_2004@yahoo.com
Date:
02 Mar 2004

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there is a song on the first matrix that i cant find. it is when neo is searching the net for morpheus. if you know the song name please e-mail me. {sherby_2004}

Name:
Neil McKay
Email:
nmckay7725@aol.com
Date:
08 Mar 2004

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I am trying to track down a song which I believe is called the Hattersley Song, at any rate it's about Hattersley. Can anyone help?

Name:
Deano
Email:
hattersmen@ntlworld.com
Date:
20 Mar 2004

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Can anyone post the words and guitar chords for the song...."Keep Yer Hand On Yer `apenny" as sung by the Fivepenny Piece, amongst others. Many thanks...Deano.

Name:
collyhurst rd
Email:
humey6@aol.com
Date:
07 Jun 2004

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can any body tell me the words or where i can buy it

Name:
Janet melling
Email:
jk.melling@tesco.net
Date:
12 Aug 2004

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the cobblers daughter

Name:
ed
Email:
zalby57@ntlworld.com
Date:
08 Sep 2004

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I am looking for the words for the song "PENDLE WAKES", can anybody oblige. Thanks in advance.

Name:
martyn-ex mancunian
Email:
blues433@hotmail.com
Date:
24 Sep 2004

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anyone remember the words for "the collyhurst road" sung in the pubs around the collyhurst,ancoats,miles platting areas of manchester. it would be nice to have the words and if possible who wrote it,nobody ever seems to know. quick hello to all the drinkers from those areas had great times down there please help with the words if you can.

Name:
Dave Garrard
Email:
garrard@sweetbriar8.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
06 Oct 2004

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I'd like the lyrics to a Robb Johnson song called Here at the end of the day. It begins Funny how Sunday comes round too quick in this bloody town. Sky all hung over and grey, drinking our lives away... Any help most gratefully received. Thanks.

Name:
Simon Geenhalgh
Email:
GreensMaH@aol.com
Date:
28 Oct 2004

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Heard a song on the radio about "The day we (they?)buried Pa" by Olham Tinker type band and cannot find it anywhere

Name:
Alan Grace
Email:
alan.grace@btinternet.com
Date:
28 Oct 2004

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I've been trying to find the words to "Chips and Fish" sung by Brian Peters but I can't find it on any of his albums. Can anyone help?

Name:
Jackie Bryant
Email:
chickboons@yahoo.com
Date:
01 Nov 2004

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Hi there, I wonder if you can help me. I am trying to find the lyrics to a ballad which my great grandmother used to sing to my grandfather called" Three Wise Old Women were they, were they" .. something about 'one carried a ladder, another a basket' ??? I am trying to do my family tree for my kids and wanted to incorporate the lyrics in my photo pages. I would be so grateful if you could help me. Many thanks Jackie Bryant Singapore

Name:
john browning
Email:
familybrowning@bt internet .com
Date:
08 Dec 2004

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i'm trying to find the words to the winkle song or picking all the big one's out anybody know them cheers john

Name:
william Hardiker
Email:
willhardiker@hotmail.com
Date:
13 Dec 2004
Time:
01:15:54

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I would love any Bonnie Prince Billy guitar or violin scores.chords on the web. If I was'nt so broke I'd go out and but it , but alas this is not the case. If you can point me in the right direction...mucho gracias. Will Hardiker (Australia)

Name:
sue
Email:
sunell@telco4u.net
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Date:
13 Dec 2004
Time:
21:31:53

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The Cowboy Carol - written by Malcolm Sargeant

Name:
nathan Cookosn
Email:
Nathan_cookson@hotmail.com
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Date:
24 Dec 2004
Time:
20:10:40

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con u send me big jim were a worm by fivepeeny peics

Name:
David Frost
Email:
frosties.pfh@virgin.net
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Date:
29 Dec 2004
Time:
20:15:55

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I happened on the Northern Folk site by accident, while looking to see if there any more words to those I know. "As I was going home to tea I thought I'd have a luxury So off I went to Mother MacSpinkles, Bought myself a pennyworth of winkles Went back home and put 'em on a plate as happy as can be And then I went upstairs while all the fa-mi-ly ... Were PICKING ALL THE BIG ONES OUT PICKING ALL THE BIG ONES OUT D'y'ever see a man's face so full of wrinkles As when I saw my pennyworth of winkles All the big ones gone It made me rage and shout To see the missis and the seven little nippers all PICKING ALL THE BIG ONES OUT If you come across any more I'd love to know them Do you want the tune too? David Frost, Gloucestershire I learnt this aged 8 on a Quaker Study Holiday, while my parents were deep in thought and a kind lady looked after the little ones. NOTE TO WEBMASTER: I tried sending this to browningfamily (request Dec 8th)and got it rejected so I'm sending it to you. Hope you can forward it.

Name:
Michael Hardeman
Email:
hardemanmichael@hotmail.com
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Date:
05 Jan 2005
Time:
08:17:11

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I am looking for the words to big jim by the Five Penny Piece.

Name:
Sid Pimblett
Email:
psid72@blueyonder.co.uk
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Date:
21 Jan 2005
Time:
12:16:02

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Can anyone help with info on "Found this Voice" written by a mixed duo and sung at Cleckheaton a few years ago. I believe a CD was coming out. I have the words but the tune and chords have gone!

Name:
Don Weaver
Email:
weaverd100@hotmail.com
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Date:
26 Jan 2005
Time:
22:16:08

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I'm looking for the words to the following song: the doggies had a party, they came from near and far, .................. Can you help me out. Thanks

Name:
Wayne
Email:
ganjaman67@aol.com
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Date:
07 Feb 2005
Time:
17:26:50

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"The Hattersley Song" is sung by Harvey Andrews according to a friend of mine if thats any help

Name:
Pete Benbow
Email:
PPETERPOSTIE@aol.com
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Date:
17 Feb 2005
Time:
19:34:26

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Has anyone got the words (and chords if poss) for a Mary Asqwith song 'Closing Time' Cheers... Pete

Name:
Karen
Email:
karenrobsonuk@yahoo.co.uk
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Date:
23 Feb 2005
Time:
16:02:11

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Please can anyone out there help me find a recording of 'A/The Miners Dream Of Home'? My grandfather, who has recently died aged 97, was a miner many moons ago up near Durham and this was one of the songs he loved to sing. He wanted this song to be played at his funeral and we cannot find much information at all on where to get a recording of it from. There are a few American versions but we'd much prefer a UK singer doing it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Karen.

Name:
Erik Berggren
Email:
Erik.Berggren@osbckansas.org
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Date:
23 Feb 2005
Time:
16:51:47

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Can anyone help me find the lyrics to some songs, some of which are by Chubby Parker? The songs are: "Bibba Lolly Boo", "Nickety Nackety Now Now Now", and "Whoa, Mule Whoa". Thank you The title may be "Bibba-ala-boo" rather than "Bibba-lolley-boo."

Here are all the details I have available concernign my search for lyrics for "Bib-A-Lollie Boo" and "Whoa Mule Whoa." These are pre-1930 recordings, I believe. SILVERTONE record "Bib-A-Lollie-Boo" (Parker), Chubby Parker, Old Time Singin', Acc. by Banjo 250l2-B Sears Roebuck and Co. No date available. On the Reverse side of this Record is "I'm A Stern Old Bachelor "(Parker), Chubby Parker, Vocal-Acc. by Banjo, 250l2-A, Sears Roebuck and Co. SILVERTONE record "Whoa Mule Whoa", Chubby Parker, old time vocal, acc. by tenor banjo, 250ll-B, Sears Roebuck and Co. Reverse side of this record: SILVERTONE, Nickety Nackety Now Now Now (Parker), Chubby Parker, Old Time Singing, Acc. by Banjo, 250ll-A, Sears Roe buck and Co. Any help you can give would be much appreciated! Thank you!

Name:
Dave
Email:
daveball@ntlworld.com
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Date:
11 Mar 2005
Time:
19:54:18

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Hi all does anyone have the words to the song Calico printers clerk dave

Name:
Malcolm Paramor
Email:
m.j.paramor@btconnect.com
Date:
16 Mar 2005

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I'm looking for verses of the winkle song ( I Can't get my winkle out) I know 2 verses and chorus but feel there are more.

Name:
Peter Brierley
Email:
peterbrierley@cyg.net
Date:
28 Mar 2005

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Looking for the lyrics to "A Miners Dream of Home". Can anyone help, please?

Name:
chris mac
Email:
scooby_400@hotmail.com
Date:
18 Apr 2005

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As a child, growing up in Manchester, my Dad would often play a FivePenny Piece tape. Two songs have stuck in my head and I cant find the C.D.s to work out the guitar chords, so that I can play them to my 8 week old son. If anybody knows the words and chords to "Sandstone Castle" and "My Brother Silvest", please e0-mail them to me. (Thinking about it the songs may not even be called that) Many thanks in advance chris mac

Name:
George Gregson
Email:
georgegregson2003@yahoo.co.uk
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Date:
19 Apr 2005
Time:
10:50:24

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'Not wanted on beats three and four' sung by Bernard Wrigley in the sixties. Words please, and better still a record, tape, or CD if you know where I could buy one.

Name:
douglas west
Email:
douglas.west@t-online.de
Date:
19 Apr 2005

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Hi I'm looking for TABS or Chords from Harvey Andrews...anything that could help would be great

Name:
sylvia chadwick
Email:
sylvia.chadwick@zen.co.uk
Date:
20 Apr 2005

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words and guitar chords to Big Jim was a worm This would be great if anyone could help I want to teach it to my guitar group.

Name:
Pat Fidler
Email:
patricia@fidler-roskell.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
25 Apr 2005

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I am looking for the words to Old Pendle. If anyone can help. Thanks Pat

Name:
Pam Rushby
Email:
P.Rushby@uq.net.au
Date:
02 May 2005

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Does anyone have lyrics to Orkney Anthem? Heard it when we visited the Orkneys - lovely!

Name:
Brian Bartle
Email:
brian.bartle1@ntlworld.com
Date:
02 May 2005

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I would like the words to 'Blackpool Belle' please. Tks

Name:
Beverley Rae
Email:
bevalitabev@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
09 May 2005

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I am looking for the lyrics to Blackpool Belle please. Can anyone email me a copy. Dont need the music, just the words please.

Name:
Gerry McNeice
Email:
gez.anne@btinternet.com
Date:
12 May 2005

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Hi. I'm looking for the words "Keep yer 'and on yer 'alfpenny" It was written by Alex Glasgow and performed by The Fivepenny Piece and The Wurzels. I've tried googling but to no avail. Thanks in advance. Gerry

Name:
Howall Edwards
Email:
howalledwrd@aol.com
Date:
19 May 2005

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Can anyone email me the words to the Blackpool Belle by the Houghton Weavers Thanks

Name:
Susan Sweetman
Email:
susan.sweetman@tesco.net
Date:
24 May 2005

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Hello does anyone have the words of 'Sand Stone Castle' and 'Molly Kershaw" both performed by the five penny piece. Thank you

Name:
jo nelson
Email:
jo_nelson33@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
29 May 2005

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I'd like the words to "the old churchyard " by the Watersons, it starts off "Come round, ye all Immanuels friends and taste the pleasure only Jesus sends"

Name:        dave edwards

Email:       dave@steelbandsnorth.org.uk

Date:        05 Jan 2006

Comments: 

Battle of ?Leon 1970 by Alan Bell

I'll tell the a tale of disaster as 'appened one 'ot summers day

when England were beaten by Germans, south o't' border down Mexico way.

 

Some say as our lads 'ad 'em beaten,

we were winning by 2 goals to nil

when Germans got three lucky goals in,

well, you can't really call that skill

 

......anyone know the rest please?  

Name:        Clare

Email:       clare_1122@hotmail.com

Date:        11 Dec 2005 

Comments: 

At this time of year memories of past Christmas' pop into your head, especially ones where nativity plays are involved.  Last night for some reason, a nativity play we did when I was 10 came into my head and my mind started to sing the Cowboy Carol.  Unfortunately, my 40 yr old brain couldnt remember all the words.  Any help would be sincerely and gratefully received. 

Merry Christmas x

Name:        geoff smith

Email:       geoffandhelen@tesco.net

Date:        13 Dec 2005

Comments:

Don't know the title but would like the words to a song about an old man boasting of his longevity that finishes

"if you've never smoked,never supped never even cuddled a bit of stuff then what do want to live to 99 for"

Name:        Alan

Email:       a_brotherton@yahoo.co.uk

Date:        09 Dec 2005 

Comments:

Hello all

I wonder if anyone has the lyrics with chords for "A mon like thee"

Thanks in advance if you email them

Alan  

 

Name:        david austin

Email:       djaustin@btinternet.com

Date:        12 Feb 2006

Comments: 

Does anyone know the words to the funny song whose chorus is "We like eatin' parkin

           we like eatin' parkin

           we like eatin' parkin - That's why we are so brown!

 Also words to a humourous golfing song - 18 verses, a verse per hole? 

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