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Long Time Gal

from Dancing Tunes by Edward II

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A classic boy meets girl song with reference to the Jamaican folk-lore character ‘Bald Head John Crow’ thought to be based on a troublesome dark-skinned man who had only recently arrived on a boat from Africa. John Crow features in many Jamaican stories, along with Anancy, the mischievous spider man.

lyrics

This long time girl, I never see you,
Come let me hold your hand
This long time girl, I never see you
Come let me hold your hand.
Bald-head John Crow sitting on the treetop,
Plucks off the blossom,
Let me hold your hand girl
Let me hold your hand.

This long time girl, I never see you,
Come let me wheel and turn
This long time girl, I never see you
Come let me wheel and turn.
Bald-head John Crow sitting on the treetop,
Plucks off the blossom,
Let me wheel and turn gal,
Let me wheel and turn.

This long time girl, I never see you,
Come let me walk and talk
This long time girl, I never see you
Come let me walk and talk.
Bald-head John Crow sitting on the treetop,
Plucks off the blossom,
Let me walk and talk girl
Let me walk and talk.

This long time girl, I never see you
Come let me wheel and jig
This long time girl, I never see you
Come let me wheel and jig.
Bald-head John Crow sitting on the treetop,
Plucks off the blossom,
Let me wheel and jig girl,
Let me wheel and jig.

credits

from Dancing Tunes, track released December 1, 2020
Traditional: Arrangement Gavin Sharp / Tee Carthy

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Edward II, are an English roots band that uniquely blend the rhythms of the Caribbean with traditional songs from the British Isles. Back in the nineties the band were at the forefront of the Rock Against Racism movement and signed to Cooking Vinyl Records and Rhythm Safari in the US. They worked extensively across the globe touring world music, reggae and folk festivals on every continent! ... more

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