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The Humane Turnkey (Part 1) Lyrics by Peter Bellamy

The Transports

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"Come rise you up, John Simpson," the governor did say
"These scum are chained and ready, and it's time you was away
Three woman and a farthing child, to Plymouth they are bound
And you must be their escort till they reach that distant town"
When me and these poor convicts did arrive at Plymouth strand
I marched them up onto the deck all chained hand to hand
The captain saw us come aboard and he did prove unkind
"The women come," he did declare, "But the infant stays behind"
This proud unfeeling seaman, Captain Gilbert was his name
Oh, to see a babе abandoned so, I swore it was a shame
I wrappеd it up in my great-coat, to the coach I went straight’way
And I started out for London Town without no more delay
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Peter Bellamy

Peter Bellamy

About “The Humane Turnkey (Part 1)” by Peter Bellamy

Read the complete lyrics to "The Humane Turnkey (Part 1)" by Peter Bellamy from the album "The Transports". 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 British Folk, Folk, Country.

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"The Humane Turnkey (Part 1)" appears on "The Transports".

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