Never Been There Before
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Never Been There Before is a popular Newfoundland folk song. It was written by Johnny Burke (1851–1930), a popular St. John's balladeer.[1]
- She'd never been there before
- She'd never been there before
- A young man asked her recently
- To come and sit upon his knee
- He tickled her in the ribs
- And he filled her with delight
- She'd never been there before
- But now she goes there every night
- Me sister Sue was always such a silly little goon
- She never really understood the proper way to swoon
- A young man asked her recently to sit upon his knee
- When she at last consented she behaved so bashfully
- She'd never been there before
- She'd never been there before
- She seemed so proud when Mr Brown
- Began to bounce her up and down
- He tickled her in the ribs
- And he thrilled her with delight
- She'd never been there before
- But now she goes there every night
- A friend of mine whose husband was a stingy little man
- Resolved herself to work upon a good old fashion plan
- While Willy was sleeping fast that night she said I'll take a chance
- Got out of bed and dove into the pockets of Willy's pants
- She'd never been there before
- She'd never been there before
- But she was awful pleased to see
- That Willy was sleeping peacefully
- She only took half a buck
- And it filled her with delight
- She'd never been there before
- But now she goes there every night
- One night a burly policeman was walking on his beat
- He happened to shine his flashlight in the alley down the street
- The cook was standing in the door she said oh deary me
- I feel so terrible lonesome will you keep me company
- He'd never been there before
- He'd never been there before
- He gave the cook a regular treat
- Along with a lovely roast of meat
- He tickled her in the ribs
- And he filled her with delight
- She'd never been there before
- But now she goes there every night
See also
References
- ↑ O'Neill, Paul (2003). The Oldest City: The Story of St. John's, Newfoundland. Boulder Publications. p. 808. ISBN 978-0-9730271-2-9. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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