The Chandler's Shop

from A Saskatchewan Tradition by Swathbucklers

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A fun traditional Irish song that fits perfectly in the Saskatchewan Tradition, in more ways than one.

We had a great time recording this, as can be heard.

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The Chandelier’s Shop

as I went into the chandelier’s shop, some candles for to buy
I went inside the chandelier’s shop but no one could I spy
no I was disappointed so angry words I said
when I heard the sound of a . . . right above me head

now I was quick and I was slick so up the stairs I fled
and very surprised was I to find the chandelier’s wife in bed
and with her was another man of quite considerable size
and they were having a . . . right before my eyes

now when the fun was over and done the lady raised her head
and very surprised was she to find me standing by the bed
if you would be discreet me boy if you would be so kind
why don’t you come up for some. . . whenever you feel inclined

so many the nights and many the days when the chandelier wasn’t home
to get myself some candles to the chandelier’s shop I’d roam
but never the ones she’d give to me, she’d give to me instead
a little bit more of that . . . to light me way to bed

so come all ye married men take heed whenever you go to town
and if you leave your wife alone be sure to tie her down
and if you’ll be so kind to her just lay her down there on the floor
and give her so much of the . . . she doesn’t want any more

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from A Saskatchewan Tradition, released June 1, 2015
traditional Celtic song

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Swathbucklers Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

We set out to record a fun, upbeat song about our home (Legend of Boh) and ended up with eight tunes recorded!

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