Me and three more went out one night into Squire Noble's park
We were hoping we might catch some game the night been proven dark
It being out sad misfortune they captured us with speed
And brought us down to Warwick Gaol did cause our hearts to bleed
Young men all be aware lest you be drawn into a snare
Young men all be aware lest you be drawn into a snare
It was about the fifth of March me boys at the court we did appear
Like Job we stood with patience our sentence to hear
Without jury bail nor witness our case it did go hard
Our sentence was for fourteen years straight away being sent on board
The ship that bore us from the land the Speedwell was her name
For full five months and upwards we ploughed the raging main
We saw no land nor harbour I tell you its no lie
All around us one black ocean, above us one blue sky
About the fifth of August tis then we made the land
At five o'clock next morning they tied us hand to hand
To see our fellow sufferance filled my heart with woe
For there's some chained to the harrow and the others to the plough
To see our fellow sufferance it filled me with despair
For they'd leather smocks and lindsey shorts and their feet and hands were bare
They tied them up two by two like horses in a dray
And the driver he stood over them with his Malacca cane
There was a female prisoner, Rosanna was her name
For sixteen years a convict from Wolverhampton came
She often told her tale of love when she was young at home
But now it's rattling of the chains in a foreign land to roam
Come all of you young poaching lads and a warning take from me
Mark you well the story that I tell and guard your destiny
It's all about transported lads as you may understand
And the hardships we did undergo going to Van Dieman's Land
Christy Moore, born Christopher Andrew Moore in Dublin in 1945, is an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist widely regarded as one of the most influential folk musicians of all time. Moore has dedicated his career to promoting traditional Irish music and advocating for social justice. His powerful voice and direct style have earned him a large and devoted following both in Ireland and internationally. Moore's songs often address social issues such as poverty, oppression, and social justice. Some of his most famous tracks include «The Ballad of the Irish Republican Army», «Ride On», «Viva La Vida» and «The Leaving Song». He has collaborated with numerous other prominent Irish artists, including The Dubliners and Paul Brady. Moore has released over 20 albums throughout his career, many of which have become classics of Irish folk music.
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