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The Ballad of Moira Macdonald

from New Tomorrow by The Kalahari Hijack

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lyrics

Go to sleep my little baby, close your tired little eyes.
Drift off to sleep my little one, and I'll you sing a lullaby.

Your daddy's gone, he's left us, he doesn't love me any more,
He's gone off with Jessie Gourlay, the one they call the village whore.

Don't you fret now little lady, drift off and be at rest,
We don't need your daddy, a bone idle, drunken pest.

Need to put you down, want a glass of wine.
Why do I have to sing to you? You take up my drinking time.

Keep drifting off to sleep, I'll nip out to the van,
Get my cigarettes and weed from a man known only as Tam.

I love you little baby, you'll not come to any harm,
But just to let you know, I'm gonna have to sell your pram.

The price of drugs is rising, need to cut back on food,
Can't afford to buy you rusks, never mind, bread is just as good.

Go to sleep my little baby, close your tired little eyes.
Drift off to sleep my little one, and I'll you sing a lullaby.

No milk, only water, I'm not spoiling you, you see,
What's good enough for you, is good enough for me.

Might add a little whisky, if Johnny comes to see,
His lovely little baby, and bounce you on his knee.

Drift off my little sweetheart, don't fret about your mother,
Your granny's coming to get you, I've said you'll be no bother.

Don't let me down, don't cry, it's cheerio, not goodbye.
I'll see you when I've served my time, don't worry pet, I'll be fine.

Go to sleep my little baby, close your tired little eyes.
Drift off to sleep my little one, and I'll you sing a lullaby.
And I'll sing you a lullaby.
And I'll sing you . . .

Probation! Yes I'll try, and I'll sing you a lullaby.
Probation! Yes I'll try, and I'll sing you a lullaby.
Probation! Yes I'll try, and I'll sing you a lullaby.
Probation! Yes I'll try, and I'll sing you a lullaby.

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from New Tomorrow, released January 28, 2022
written by S. McGregor and K. McGregor
produced by S. McGregor
recorded at Glengyron Studios

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The Kalahari Hijack Glasgow, UK

Formed in 2015, The Kalahari Hijack is a rock band based in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Hijack's material varies from epic classic rock to more plaintive acoustic tracks via the occasional catchy pop chorus.

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