The Lass With The Delicate Air

Performed by Josh White
Recorded 1943
Old English ballad, revised by Josh White

Now the tavern was crowded, and two [?] were there
They were served by a lass with a rose in her hair
Now her manner was charming and her beauty was rare
And true that she had a most delicate air
Most delicate air
They called her the lass with that delicate air

Now some soldiers were passing
And they looked through the glass
They were stuck by the charm of this delicate lass
And they waited in longing, her kisses to share
Fella, true that she had a most delicate air
Most delicate air
And they [?] that last with that delicate air

Now a sailor arose who had been everywhere
And he said he had never seen a lass quite so fair
And he vowed he would marry that little lass in there
And true that she had a most delicate air
The most delicate air
And he [?] that last with that delicate air

Well he offered his heart, and he offered his hand
And he painted a future so rosy and grand
Dear sir, she replied, as the [?]
'Cause he wed to the lass with that delicate air
The most delicate air
So goodbye to the lass with that delicate air

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