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Bonnie Boy Lyrics by Shirley Collins

The Power of the True Love Knot

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I once loved a boy, a bonny, bonny boy
And I loved him, I will vow and protest
I loved him so well, so very, very well
That I built him a bath on my breast
It was through the green valley and up a green hill
Like one that was troubled in mind
I called and I shouted and played on my pipe
But no bonny boy could I find
I looked up high and I looked down low
And the sun it shone wonderful warm;
When who should I see but my own bonny boy
That's so close in another girl's arms
Oh, so close in another girl's arms
Now, my bonny boy has gone far away
And I fear I shan't see him again
But were I to have him or were I to not
I will think of him once and then
Yes, I'll think of him once now and then
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Shirley Collins

Shirley Collins

About “Bonnie Boy” by Shirley Collins

Read the complete lyrics to "Bonnie Boy" by Shirley Collins from the album "The Power of the True Love Knot". 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 Pop.

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"Bonnie Boy" is credited to Shirley Collins. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Bonnie Boy" appears on "The Power of the True Love Knot".

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