Jim Jones at Botany Bay
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Canadian folksinger Jesse Ferguson performs traditional Australian ballad "Jim Jones at Botany Bay" (Roud 5478). Chords and lyrics below.
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Jim Jones in Botany Bay
(traditional, arrang. J. Ferguson, 2023)
Intro: Am
V1.
C Dm Am
Come listen for a moment, lads, and hear me tell my tale:
F C Am E7
how o'er the seas from England I was condemned to sail.
F C Am
The jury found me guilty, and says the judge, says he:
Dm Am G Am
“For life, Jim Jones, I'm sending you across the rolling sea.
V2.
“And take this tip before you ship to join the iron gang:
Don't try your tricks at Botany Bay or else you'll surely hang.
Or else you'll hang,” he says, says he, “And after that Jim Jones,
it's high upon the gallows tree the crows will pick your bones.
V3.
“You'll have no chance for mischief there, remember what I say:
they'll flog the poaching out of you out there on Botany Bay.”
Let the wind fly up in torrents; let the wind blow up in gales.
I'd rather die in misery than go to New South Wales.
V4.
Well, the sea flew up in torrents, and some pirates came along.
But the soldiers on our convict ship, they were five hundred strong.
They opened fire and somehow drove that pirate ship away;
I'd rather joined that pirate ship than gone to Botany Bay.
V5.
Where day and night our irons clang and like poor galley slaves
we toil and toil and when we die we fill dishonoured graves.
But by and by I'll break my chains and to the bush I'll go.
I'll join the brave bushrangers there, Jack Donahue and Co.
V6.
And one dark night when everything is silent in the town
I'll kill them bastards one by one. I'll shoot the floggers down.
I'll give the law one little shock; remember what I say:
they'll yet regret they've sent Jim Jones in chains to Botany Bay.
Congratulations on the performance and on your memory as well. These lyrics aren't easy... I must confess I was waiting for the "... And you'll be dead behind me, John, when I get to Mexico..." 😅 From the Hateful Eight.
This style of your voice is freaking awesome.
Magnificent voice! Pure & Strong 👏
one of the best version of this song
What an amazing voice!
Thanks, Edward!
Really enjoy your Canadian voice. No disparagement to your other interpretations, just like this a lot.
Thanks, Tom!
There's a lot of freedom in this song.. we don't have enough of it in Russia now
Very nice!
awesome song
Awesome Jesse. I have not heard that song before. Not just an epic story but an epic presentation mate. Cheers. Rob from NZ
Thanks, Rob. Glad you liked it!
Amazing cover! I played your song on our University Radio for great aclaimes!
Thanks!
Beautiful voice
Thanks 👍
@@BardofCornwallbest wishes from Russia! ❄️❄️❄️
Das ist wirklich sehr schön gespielt und gesungen! 👍
Danke!
GREAT SONG! .Really showcases your incredible voice. Cheers Jim
Sounding great!
This is the best version I've found. Thanks!
Thanks, Fred!
Fantastic! Actually, epic! Poor oul' Jim😢
Thanks, Mary! I guess he gets the last laugh.
True that!
Bought one of your albums. Love your music! You have really dialed in on your sound and blend. This one and James Connolly are my new favorites! I feel like you could re-record and update your old songs. Your recording quality is top notch. Thanks for scratching my Stan Rogers itch!
I appreciate the support, John! I'm planning to re-record many of the songs on the channel here, being sure to leave the originals for those who prefer the more minimal style of recording.
oh dang, used to listen to your songs/covers many years ago and forgot your youtube-name, good to see youre still doing this 👌
Welcome back, T-Rex!
Great version! Stays close a lot to the traditional way of singing it, and your voice is vibrant yet soothing.
Tipping my hat to you.
Thanks 👍
Wow! Amazing vocals!
Gorgeous as always! =)
Thanks, Ged!
Beautiful! Do you perform live anywhere? If I remember correctly you are located in Canada, right?
Hi Mat,
I haven't done any live performances since covid, but I plan to get back to it someday. I do indeed live in Ontario, Canada.
Loving the revenge ballads! ❤Jesse, do you also sing The Ballad of Jack Larkin?
Thanks, Mary. I'll have to look that one up.
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