Geordie

SONG NAME: Geordie (3:24)

Contact Jack Hinshelwood
hinshelwoodj@gmail.com
(540) 239-2110

Songwriters, Publishing & PRO
Public Domain

ISRC Code: QZUEG2200006

Release Date: 2/1/2022

LYRICS:
As I walked over London bridge
One misty morning ear-ly
I heard a fair young maiden say
Lord, spare me the life of Geordie

Saddle up my milk white steed
Bridle him so gayly
I’ll ride away to the King’s high court
And plead for the life of Geordie

She rode all day and she rode al night
‘Til she was weak and weary
Then combing back her long yellow hair
She plead for the life of Geordie

She pulled out a purse filled with gold
Like you’ve never seen many
And said young lawyers fee yourselves
And plead for the life of Geordie

Then Geordie rode up to plea for himself
Said I never murdered any
But I sold 16 of the King’s best steeds
And sold them in Bohenny

Said the oldest lawyer at the bar
Geordie I’m sorry for you
Your own confession condemns you to die
Lord have mercy upon you

As Geordie went walking through the town
He bid farewell to many
Then he bid farewell to his own true love
Which grieved him more than any

If I was over on yonder hill
Where I’ve had kisses a-plenty
With sword and pistol by my side
I’d fight for the life of Geordie

Geordie was hung with a golden cord
Like you’ve never seen many
For he was a member of a royal race
And loved by a virtuous lady