Fennario
Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez
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As we marched down to Fennario,
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As we marched down to Fennario,
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Our captain fell in love with a lady like a dove.
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They call her by name pretty Peggy-o.
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What will your mother think pretty Peggy-o?
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What will your mother think pretty Peggy-o?
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What will your mother think when she hears the guineas clink,
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The soldiers all marchin' before you-o?
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In a carriage you will ride, pretty Peggy-o.
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In a carriage you will ride, pretty Peggy-o.
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In a carriage you will ride with your true love by your side,
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As fair as any maiden in the are-o.
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Come skippin' down the stair, pretty Peggy-o.
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Come skippin' down the stair, pretty Peggy-o.
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Come skippin' down the stair combin' back your yellow hair,
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And bid farewell to sweet William-o.
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Sweet William is dead, pretty Peggy-o.
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Sweet William is dead, pretty Peggy-o.
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Sweet William is dead, and he died for a maid,
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The fairest maid in the are-o.
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If ever I return, pretty Peggy-o.
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If ever I return, pretty Peggy-o.
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If ever I return all your cities I will burn,
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Destroying all the ladies in the are-o.
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Destroying all the ladies in the are-o.
Fennario
Joan Baez's 'Fennario' stands as a poignant example of her mid-career folk repertoire, blending acoustic storytelling with social consciousness. Recorded during a period where Baez frequently addressed themes of environmental stewardship and community resilience, the track reflects her signature style of harmonizing personal narrative with broader cultural concerns. The song's lyrical focus on the natural world aligns with her long-standing advocacy for ecological awareness, delivered through her distinctive vocal phrasing and traditional folk instrumentation. As part of her extensive discography, 'Fennario' exemplifies her ability to transform simple melodies into vehicles for meaningful dialogue, maintaining the integrity of the folk tradition while engaging contemporary audiences.