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W:There was an old man lived out in the wood,
W:And his trade was a-cutting of broom, green broom,
W:He had but one son without thought without good
W:Who lay in his bed till 't was noon, bright noon.
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W:The old man awoke one morning and spoke,
W:He swore he would fire the room, that room,
W:If his John would not rise and open his eyes,
W:And away to the wood to cut broom, green broom.
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W:So Johnny arose and slipp'd on his clothes
W:And away to the wood to cut broom, green broom,
W:He sharpen'd his knives, and for once he contrives
W:To cut a great bundle of broom, green broom.
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W:When Johnny pass'd under a Lady's fine house,
W:Pass'd under a Lady's fine room, fine room,
W:She call'd to her maid: "Go fetch me," she said,
W:"Go fetch me the boy that sells broom, green broom!"
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W:When Johnny came into the Lady's fine house,
W:And stood in the Lady's fine room, fine room,
W:"Young Johnny" she said, "Will you give up your trade
W:And marry a lady in bloom, full bloom?"
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W:Johnny gave his consent, and to church they both went,
W:And he wedded the Lady in bloom, full bloom;
W:At market and fair, all folks do declare,
W:There's none like the Boy that sold broom, green broom.
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