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Case of Needles

from The Old Songs’ Home by Shelley Posen

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as sung by Kluana Lavallee

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I’m a poor wand’ring pedlar my name it is Jack
My clothes are all tore and they hang off my back
My insides are empty my feet are all sore
Won’t you buy a case of needles from Jack now so poor.
Case of needles won’t you buy one
You’ll buy one I’m sure
Just buy a case of needles
From Jack now so poor.

I once had a table and well lined with food
And everything on it was everything good
But now I have no table and none such of that
I’ve always to eat from the crown of my hat.
Case of needles ....

I once was a farmer and followed my plough
But now I’m a dandy, just look at me now
I once had good clothing from bottom to top
But now I resemble a walking rag shop.
Case of needles ....

I once had a kerchief and a pocket before
Well lined with killarney and notes oh galore
But since my misfortune has proved so unkind
I’ve always to wipe with whatever I find.
Case of needles ....

Kind friends I must leave you and bid you adieu
And oh, how it grieves me to leave all of you
To leave such kind faces, but when I come back
You’ll buy a case of needles from old pedlar Jack.
Case of needles ....

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from The Old Songs’ Home, released January 1, 2003

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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