Lyrics

[Verse 1] In a neat little town they call Belfast Apprentice to trade, I was bound And many's the hour sweet happiness Oh, I spent in that neat little town 'Til bad misfortune came over me That caused me to stray from the land Far away from me friends and relations To follow the black velvet band [Chorus] Her eyes, they shone like the diamonds You would think she was queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band [Verse 2] As I went walkin' down broadway Not mеaning to stay very long I met with a frolic some damsеl As she came a-dropping the lone A watch she pulled out of her pocket She slipped it right into me hands Then the law came and put me in prison Bad luck to her black velvet band [Chorus] Her eyes, they shone like the diamonds You would think she was queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band [Verse 3] Next morning before judge and jury The both of us had to appear And the judge said, "my jolly good fellow The case against you is quite clear." And seven long years transportation You're goin' to Van Diemen's land Far away from your friends and relations Betrayed by the black velvet band [Chorus] Her eyes, they shone like the diamonds You would she was queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band [Verse 4] So come on, ye jolly young fellows You should all take a warning from me And when ever you're out on the liquor, me lads Beware of the pretty cailíns They'll fill you with the whiskey and porter Until you're not able to stand And the very next thing that you know, me lads You'll be sent off to Van Diemen's land [Chorus] Her eyes, they shone like the diamonds You would think she was queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band [Chorus] Her eyes, they shone like the diamonds You would think she was queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band