Testo Black Velvet Band

In a neat little town they call Belfast An apprentice to trade I was bound And many's an hour of sweet happiness I've spent in that neat little town Till a sad misfortune came over me Which caused me to stray from the land Far away from my friends and relations Betrayed by the black velvet band [/Chorus] Her eyes they shone like diamonds I thought her the queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band [Chorus/] As I went walking down broadway Not intending to stay very long I met with this frolicsome damsel As she came tripping along A watch she pulled out of her pocket And slipped it right into my hand On the very first day that I met her Bad luck to the black velvet band [Chorus] Oh the judge and jury Next morning The both of us did appear And a gentleman claimed his jewellry And the case against us was clear Seven long years transportation Right on to Van Diemen's Land Far away from my friends and companions Betrayed by the black velvet band [Chorus] So come all you jolly young fellows A warning take by me When you are out on the town, me lads Beware of those pretty colleens They'll feed you with strong drink Till you are unable to stand And the very first thing that you know, me lads You've landed in Van Diemen's Land