THE BRASS BUTTON MAN
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“The Brass Button Man”
Heather and Eric
Available from Vinland Music
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“The Brass Button Man”
Lomond Sound
From the album Lomond Sound Live, 2012, orderable from Soundbone.
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Words and tune:
- Eric West
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Background info:
Lyrics:
THE BRASS BUTTON MAN - by Eric West
1.
One evening last July, I won't tell you any lie,
I was fishin' off Duck Island for a spell;
I jigged a load of fish, and a bucket full of squid,
And I thought that everything was going well.
2.
I was steaming in the tickle with my load of fish to pickle,
When I saw a figure standing by a shack;
On his coat was shiny brass, and he held a captain's glass,
And he carried a load of crunnicks on his back.
(And I heard him say:)
Chorus:
"I'm the Brass Button Man and I'll catch you if I can,
I'll chase you up and down the rocky shore,
And if you're not so quick I will trip you with my stick,
So you won't be on my island anymore."
3.
Now as you might suppose
I took fright and nearly froze,
And I headed out the harbour right away;
But when I looked around
Nowhere could he be found,
And I haven't seen him to this very day.
(But I’ve heard him say:)
Chorus
4.
Now if you're on Duck Isle
And you're stayin' for awhile
Be sure to keep your doors locked in the night;
And if you hear strange sounds
Don't go out to look around
'Cause if you do you're bound to get a fright.
(You might hear something say:)
Chorus