Intro: C F C Cadd9 C F C F C
verse 1:
Oh, dear me, the mill is running fast
F ~ ~ C F C
And we poor shifters cannae get no rest
F C F
Shifting bobbins, coarse and fine
C F C
They fairly make you work for your ten and nine
verse 2:
Oh, dear me, I wish the day was done
F ~ C F C
For running up and doon the pass is no fun
F C ~ ~ F
Shifting piece and spinning warp, weft and twine
C F C
There's no much pleasure living off ten and nine
verse 3:
Oh, dear me, the world is ill-divided
F ~ C F C
Them that works the hardest are the least provided
F C ~ C F
But I must lie contented, dark days or fine
C F C
To feed and clothe my babies off of ten and nine
verse 4:
Oh, dear me, the mill is running fast
F ~ ~ C F C
And we poor shifters cannae get no rest
F C F
Shifting bobbins, coarse and fine
C F C
They fairly make you work for your ten and nine