Of all the trades that I do ken the beggin’ is the best<\/p>\n\n\n\n
for when a beggar’s weary he can aye sit doon and rest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chorus <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tae the beggin I will go will go tae the beggin I will go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tae the beggin I will go will go tae the beggin I will go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I got a pocket for me oatmeal and another for me rye<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I got a bottle by me side to drink when I am dry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I got patches on me pockets and a black patch on me knee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you come to take me hame I’ll drink as weel as thee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I got a pocket for me bried me boys and another for me malt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I got a pair o’ crutches . you should see how I can halt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I sleep beneath an open tree and there I pay no rent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Providence provides for me and I am well content<\/p>\n\n\n\n
.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of all the trades that I do ken the beggin is the best<\/p>\n\n\n\n
for when a beggars weary he can aye sit doon and rest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Of all the trades that I do ken the beggin’ is the best for when a beggar’s weary he can aye sit doon and rest Chorus Tae the beggin I will go will go tae the beggin I will go. Tae the beggin I will go will go tae the beggin I will go. . … <\/p>\n