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Copper Family recorded in 1952; A.L. Lloyd wrote in 1971 that it was written by a Samuel Arnold around 1800
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