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Two Maidens Went Milking One Day
Two maidens went milking one day
Two maidens went milking one day
And the wind, it did blow high,
The wind, it did blow low,
It tossed their pails to and fro.
It tossed their pails to and fro.
They met with a man they did know
They met with a man they did know
And they said, "If you've the will,"
And they said, "If you've the skill,
You might catch us a small bird or two."
You might catch us a small bird or two."
"Here's a health to the blackbird in the bush,
Here's a health to the merry, merry doe -
If you'll come along with me
Under yonder flowering tree,
I will catch you a small bird or two."
I will catch you a small bird or two."
So they went and they sat 'neath a tree,
So they went and they sat 'neath a tree,
And the birds flew round about;
Pretty birds flew in and out
And he caught them by one and by two.
And he caught them by one and by two.
My boys, let us drink down the sun,
My boys, let us drink down the moon,
Take your lady to the wood
If you really think you should -
You may catch her a small bird or two.
You may catch her a small bird or two.
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