Buy broom busoms, buy them when they're new—
Buy broom busoms—better never grew.
If I had a horse, I would have a cart;
If I had a wife, she would take my part.
Buy broom, &c.
Had I but a wife—I care not who she be;
If she be a woman, that's enough for me.
Buy broom, &c.
If she lik'd a drop, her and I'd agree;
If she did not like it, there's the more for me.
Buy broom, &c.
The following Verses, in addition to the above, were often sung by the late Blind Willie, of Newcastle:—
Up the Butcher-bank, and down Byker-chare,
There you'll see the lasses selling brown ware.
Buy broom, &c.
Along the Quayside, stop at Russell's Entry:
There you'll see the beer-drawer, she is standing sentry.
Buy broom, &c.
If you want an oyster for to taste your mouth,
Call at Handy Walker's—he's a bonny youth.
Buy broom, &c.
Call at Mr. Loggie's—he does sell good wine;
There you'll see the beer-drawer—she is very fine.
Buy broom, &c.