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    ‘Almost A Sunset ‘, the seventh album from Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, is a collection of thoughtful, varied songs that range from re-worked traditional ballads to the off-piste storytelling style that has become their trademark.
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The time has come I must be going
The roaring tempest I have to cross
All over the mountains I’ve rode with pleasure
This very night I’ll be with my love

I came unto my true love’s window
I knelt down gently upon a stone
‘Twas through a pane that I whispered softly
Saying “My dear girl, are you alone?”

She rose her head from her soft down pillow
Snowy was her milk white breast
Saying “Who is there outside my window
That has deprived me of my nights rest”

“It’s your true love do not discover
I pray love rise and let me in
I am fatigued after my long journey
Besides I’m wet unto the skin”

My love she rose with the greatest pleasure
Opened the door to let me in
We kissed, shook hands and embraced each other
Till that long night was at an end

When that long night was done and over
The cocks they did begin to crow
We kissed, shook hands and embraced each other
I took my leave and away did go

My love has skin as the snow in winter
Her cheeks are red as the rose in June
Her sparkling eye like the blazing star
On a winters night, and it freezes soon

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from Almost A Sunset, released March 17, 2023
(Traditional)

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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. ... more

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