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A-Roving
144
Classical
A-Roving was released on January 1, 1961 by Living Stereo as a part of the album Sea Shanties
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1961
LabelLiving Stereo
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM190

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw
Conductor
James Stover
James Stover
Tenor
Robert Shaw Chorale
Robert Shaw Chorale
Ensemble
Jack Hotop
Jack Hotop
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw
Arranger
Alice S. Parker
Alice S. Parker
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Daniel Slick
Daniel Slick
Producer
Bernard Keville
Bernard Keville
Recording Engineer
Jon M. Samuels
Jon M. Samuels
Reissue Producer
Marian M. Conaty
Marian M. Conaty
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

In Amsterdam there lived a maid
Mark well what I do say
In Amsterdam there lived a maid
And she was mistress of her trade
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
A roving, a roving
Since roving's been my ruin
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
I took that fair maid for a walk
Mark well what I do say
I took that fair maid for a walk
And we had such a loving talk
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
A-roving, a-roving
Since roving's been my ruin
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
A-roving, a-roving
I put my arm around her waist
Mark well what I do say
I put my arm around her waist
She said, "Young man, you're in great haste!"
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
A-roving, a-roving
Since roving's been my ruin
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
A-roving, a-roving
I took that maid upon my knee
Mark well what I do say
I took that maid upon my knee
She said, "Young man, you're rather free!"
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
A-roving, a-roving
Since roving's been my ruin
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
A-roving, a-roving
Since roving's been my ruin
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid
Written by: Alice Parker, Robert Lawson Shaw
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