My Bonny Miner Lad

My Bonny Miner Lad - Shirley Collins

Oh bonny's my lad as he walks down the street

His cap in his hand sae canny and neat

His teeth white as ivory

His eyes black as sloes

I love my miner lad everyone knows

When I have money he has his part

And when I've none he has my heart

He gained it too with a free good will

And I'll confess I love him still

I'll build him a palace of great renown

No Lords nor kings can e'er pull it down

For the king has his true love the Lord the same

And I love my miner lad

Who can me blame