Eric Fish - Peeler lyrics

With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me-o! With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me-o! Oh, the Penshaw peeler went one night On duty and patrolling-o He spied a goat upon the road And took him for a-strolling-o With bayonet fixed, he sallied forth And he caught him by the wizzen-o There swore out a mighty oath Then sent him off to prison-o With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me Or I'll poke you with me horns-o With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me Or I'll leave you bruised and torn-o Have mercy, sir, the goat replied And let me tell my story-o I am no rogue, no ribbon man No co*key, Whig, or Tory-o I'm guilty not of any crime, Of petty or high treason-o For my tribe is wandering at this time It is the renting season-o With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me Or I'll poke you with me horns-o With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me Or I'll leave you bruised and torn-o I will chastise your insolence And violent behavior-o Well bound to Cashel you'll be sent Where you will gain no favor-O The magistrates will all consent To sign your condemnation-o From there to Cork you will be sent For speedy transportation-o With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me Or I'll poke you with me horns-o With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me Or I'll leave you bruised and torn-o This parish and this neighborhood Are peaceable and tranquil-o There is no disturbance here, thank God! And long may it continue so I don't regard your oath a pin Or sign for my committal-o My jury will be gentlemen And grant me my acquittal-o With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me Or I'll poke you with me horns-o With a heck-a-dee-dee let go of me Or I'll leave you bruised and torn-o