《The Deserter(BBC Sessions - Folk On One 26/7/70)》歌词

[00:00:00] The Deserter (逃兵) - Fairport Convention (公平港口大会)

[00:00:21] As I was a-walking down Radcliffe highway

[00:00:29] A recruiting party came a-beating my way

[00:00:36] They enlisted me and treated me till I did not know

[00:00:44] And to the Queen's barracks they forced me to go

[00:00:57] When first I deserted I thought myself free

[00:01:04] Until my cruel comrade informed against me

[00:01:13] I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed

[00:01:21] I was handcuffed and guarded heavy irons put on me

[00:01:30] Court martial court martial they help upon me

[00:01:37] And the sentence passed upon me

[00:01:41] Three hundred and three

[00:01:47] May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty

[00:01:55] For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me

[00:02:08] When next I deserted I thought myself free

[00:02:15] Until my cruel sweetheart informed against me

[00:02:24] I was quickly followed after

[00:02:28] And brought back with speed

[00:02:32] I was handcuffed and guarded heavy irons put on me

[00:02:41] Court martial court martial then quickly was got

[00:02:49] And the sentence passed upon me that I was to be shot

[00:02:58] May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty

[00:03:06] For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me

[00:03:15] Then up rode Prince Albert in his carriage and six

[00:03:23] Saying Where is that young man whose coffin is fixed

[00:03:32] Set him free from his irons and let him go free

[00:03:39] For he'll make a good soldier for his Queen and country