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Black Waterside Lyrics by Devra Hoff

Voices from the Empty Moor (Songs of Anne Briggs)

2021

One evening fair, I took the air
Down by black waterside
'Twas in gazing all around me
Was the Irish lad I spied

All through the first part of the night
We did lay and sport and play
Then this young man arose and gathered his clothes
And said, "Fare you well, I am away."

That's not the promise that she gave to me
When first you laid in my bed
You can make me believe with your lying tongue
That the sun rose in the west

Go home, go home to your father's garden
Go home and weep your fill
And you can think about your own misfortune
That you got with your wanton will

Thеre's not a girl in this whole town
As easily lеd as I
And when the sky does fall, and the rivers run dry
Well, it's then you'll marry I
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About “Black Waterside” by Devra Hoff

Read the complete lyrics to "Black Waterside" by Devra Hoff from the album "Voices from the Empty Moor (Songs of Anne Briggs)" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Chamber Pop, Folk, Pop.

"Black Waterside" is performed by Devra Hoff. from the album "Voices from the Empty Moor (Songs of Anne Briggs)" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Black Waterside", explore more songs by Devra Hoff using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Black Waterside" is credited to Devra Hoff. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Black Waterside" appears on "Voices from the Empty Moor (Songs of Anne Briggs)" in 2021.

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