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The Bells Of Rhymney Lyrics
Oh, what will you give me, say the sad bells of Rhymney,
Is there hope for the future, say the brown bells of Merthyr,
Who made the mine owner, say the black bells of Rhonda,
And who killed the miner, say the grim bells of Blaina.
Throw the vandals in court, say the bells of Newport,
All will be well if, if, if, if, if, say the green bells of Cardiff,
Why so worried, sisters, why, sang the silver bells of Wye,
And what will you give me, say the sad bells of Rhymney.
Is there hope for the future, say the brown bells of Merthyr,
Who made the mine owner, say the black bells of Rhonda,
And who killed the miner, say the grim bells of Blaina.
All will be well if, if, if, if, if, say the green bells of Cardiff,
Why so worried, sisters, why, sang the silver bells of Wye,
And what will you give me, say the sad bells of Rhymney.
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This song bemoans the mining industry in England. Coal mining, to be specific. Working conditions in 19th century England were terrible, and many towns had to survive on output from their local mines. Owners took advantage of the workers, and there were mining accidents where loss of life occurred.
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Just in case anyone else reads this its about Wales (specifically South Wales) not England, 2 very different places.
Just in case anyone else reads this its about Wales (specifically South Wales) not England, 2 very different places.
Church Bells.