trad
Copper Family recorded in 1952; A.L. Lloyd wrote in 1971 that it was written by a Samuel Arnold around 1800 Copper Family: FBB Archive:The Copper Family 1, Youth Trad Song Committee 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58TVb_nPUXo
The time passes over most cheerful and gay Since we’ve learned a new act to drive sorrows away Chorus Sorrows away (3x) Since we’ve learned a new act to drive sorrows away Bright Phoebe awakes so high up in the sky With her red rosy cheeks and sparkling eye If you ask for my credit you’ll find I have none With my bottle and friends you will find me at home Although I’m not rich and although I’m not poor I’m as happy as those that’s got thousands or more