Shift & Spin

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Shift & spin, Wrap & Twine,

Makin` thread course & fine,

Dreamin` 'o' ma little princess,

Workin` in the mill.

keep yer bobbins runnin' easy,

Show yer gallus bright & breezy,

Waitin` till Prince Charmin` sees ye,

Workin` in the mill.

Oil yer runners, mend yer thread,

Do yer best until yer dead,

Wish ye were a wife instead o`

Workin` in the mill.

Used to dream you`d be the rage,

Smilin on the fashion page,

Never dreamt you`d be a wage slave,

Workin` in the mill.

Used to think that life was kind,

No it isn`t- never mind-

Maybe someday you will be happy,

Workin` in the mill.

He knows you not? So What?

Do the best with what you`ve got,

Win your pay spin yer cotton,

Workin` in the mill.

When you choose the thread you need,

For crochet or embroidery,

Do you ever think of me,

Workin` in the mill.

On a fatefull night,

Not too far away from yer sight,

Oh ma princess, ye will be won,

Workin` in the mill.

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-Found these lines while travelling along the beautifull Lochs of Calidonia. The original author being Evan MacVicar. A few modifications have been made.