School: St Johnston (2)
- Location:
- Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: S. Mac Giolla Bhríghde
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1106, Page 137
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One cold day in December
A little boy stood by the turn
He was trying to keep from crying
Just straining every nerver
He held out his cap for a penny
And you could hear him say
All I want is a penny sir
I'll pay you back some day.
(2)
Along came a staring old policeman
"You cannot beg here" he said
Put on your cap sir you better keep moving along
The boy said "please dont arrest me
I'll tell you my story in song"
(3)
Just a few months ago sir
My step-father came home each night
He used to whip me and beat me
My poor mother to spite
He told e to pack my belongings
And never set foot on his door
So that's why I had to leave home sir
And never see mother no more(continues on next page)
