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The Old Tambourine

Roger John
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Robbers had taken his old tambourine now
But he pulled down the moon and sang us a song
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A girl I had but she followed another
Money I had -and it went in the night
Much drink I had -and it brought me to sorrow
But there's nothing more better than - a cause and a fight

Robbers had taken his wife and his love now
But he pulled down the moon and sang us a tune..
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The old man did say it in - the courts and the gallows
Fore the firing squad a ready to be fed...
Money is good and a girl might be better
But there's nothing more better than a shot in the head.

Robbers had taken his arms and his legs now
But he pulled down the moon and sang us a tune
[x2]

Money is good and a girl might be better
No matter what happens no matter at all
I'd rather be standing against the lies and the leaders
Who raise up the mighty and rob from the small

Robbers had taken his cup and his lamp now
But he pulled down the moon and sang us a tune.
[x2]

Robbers had taken his cup…



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