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BONEY'S DEFEAT - 2.36
Trad. Arr. K. Roberts

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Oh Boney has gone from the wars and the fighting.
He has gone to a place where he takes no delight in.
And there he will sit down and tell the scenes of sinners
Whilst forlorn he does mourn on the Isle of St Helena.

Oh the rude rushing waves all around the shores are washing.
And the great bellows heave and the wild rocks are dashing.
He may look to the moon o'er the great Mount Diana
With his eyes on the waves that surround St. Helena.

No more in St. Cloud will he be seen in such splendour
Or go on with the crowd like the great Alexander.
The young King of Rome and the Prince of Guiana
Says he'll bring his father home from the Isle of St. Helena.

All you who have wealth beware of ambition.
For a small twist of Fate can change your condition.
Be steadfast in time for you don't know what is coming,
Or like him your days might end on the Isle of St. Helena.

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from Personae, released March 12, 2018

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Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman Tavistock, UK

Two of the British Folk music’s most accomplished and admired performers.
Kathryn and Sean have played the world over in a number of guises however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener.
For over a quarter of a century now Kathryn and Sean have established themselves as pillars of modern British Folk.
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