The Irish Rovers – Hiring Fair (Guitar)

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He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny and you're with a decent man."

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But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan

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As I went down to the Hiring Fair in a place they call the Strand

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Twas there I hired for seven long years with Grady of Stravan

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And before I went and hired with him, he was very nice to me

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He promised me eggs and bacon, and he then shook hands with me

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He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny and you're with a decent man."

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But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan

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When I went up to my bed that night, I let out an awful bawl

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For the fleas they made a fierce attack, and I got no sleep at all

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When I came down for me breakfast, what do you think I see

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But a dozen squawling children saying "Is there anything there for me?"

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He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny and you're with a decent man."

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But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan

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Each morning I arose for work at the dawning of the day.

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I tend to his cows and horses and feed them oats and hay

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Then off ot plough the pastures and plant the spuds and corn

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Each night before Iwent ot sleep Iwish Ine'er been born.

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He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny and you're with a decent man."

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But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan

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I worked on Grady's farm till I looked an awful sight

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My bones were pushing through my skin, for I worked from morn till night

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One day, I died and passed away, and Grady gave a grin

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Saying "He'll make good fertilizer, and there's plenty more like him."

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He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny and you're with a decent man."

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But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravanat I had to do for Grady of Stravan