Tammy O'Shea

When I came a calling
On Tammy O' Shea
Her Da said don't court her
And he bid me away
She won't cross her parents
Nor would I want her to
I see before me
What I've got to do

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Oh Tammy O, Oh Tammy ah
I'll win the hearts
Of your Ma and your Da
I'll love their daughter
Til my dying day
Oh Tammy O
Lovely Tammy O' Shea

I'll weed her mum's garden
Bring sod for the fire
Carry her parcels
I'll never tire
And when I come courtin'
My hat in my hand
I'll have 'em thinkin'
No finer young man

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At mass Sunday mornings
They'll always see me
Holding the door
For me in-laws to be
And I won't be seen
At the pubs in the town
Cause I can't be tarnished
If I'm not around

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I'll work at my living
I'll save what I earn
And I won't go spending
At every turn
And when I buy Tammy
A fine band of gold
Then they will welcome me
Into the fold

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