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The Cooper's Lad

from First Born E​.​P. by Wilcox:Hulse

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lyrics

My name it is Marcus, and I live way down
With the Pimpernel's and the ne'er-do-wells on the darker side of town
My father's a tradesman and well respected in this place
But it's not enough to be allowed to love the daughter from the Manor House

I'm the Cooper's Lad - but I can't stay
I'm the Cooper's Lad - I'm on my way

We loved each other so we hatched a plan and loaded up the Old Grey Mare
Headed out under cover of darkness before her brothers were aware
When they woke, their fury meant that they then swore me dead
And headed out in hot pursuit - their family name to protect

I'm the Cooper's Lad - but I can't stay
I'm the Cooper's Lad - I'm on my way

Why am I being hunted?
Why I am I being stalked?
Why can't I live my life with the Girl that I love?
A victim of circumstance
Injustice of Social Class
They'll never let me live my life with the Girl that I love

This won't end well - I'll see you in Hell.......

They tracked me down to a Farmhouse - it was forty miles from Town
And they stole that Girl away from me and in the dirt made me kneel down
They said "You are not worthy and you will never take her hand"
And then and there, I said a prayer and my blood flowed to the land

I'm the Cooper's Lad - but I can't stay
I'm the Cooper's Lad - I'm on my way
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
I'm on my way

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from First Born E​.​P., track released November 22, 2013
Written by Gary Wilcox
Gary - Ukulele and Lead Vocal
Phil - Guitar and Vocals

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Wilcox:Hulse England, UK

Previously two-thirds of established folk act ‘The Queensberry Rules’, Gary Wilcox and Phil Hulse have over 17 years’ experience of playing music together, releasing seven albums - three of these on the legendary Fellside record label.

Laden with strong harmonies and social conscience, the new songs on the 'First Born EP' are already winning praise on the pairs’ exciting new musical journey. ... more

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