A Finance Broker, an old folk ballad with a new lyric is recorded as part of my Norfolk & Good project with musician Brother Bastion.
In the light of the crisis in financial markets the updated lyric is even more poignant.
A Finance Broker came to our town
To find a lady investor
He made a big show
Of his portfolio
And soon knew he had impre - essed her
CHORUS
La - do - doo - la - di - doo - dum - day
La - di - doo - la - di - day - dee
He chattered and he fussed
About his investment trust
And he won the heart of the la - a -dy
She said "oh sir" will you help me please
In finance I am deficient
My credit rating is hibernating
My savings are not tax effi - ic -ient
CHORUS
La - do - doo - la - di - doo - dum - day
La - di - doo - la - di - day - dee
He chattered and he fussed
About his investment trust
And he won the heart of the la - a -dy
He took full control of her bankroll
She followed his advice to the letter
He said "I've grown fond
Of your corporate bonds
But your fixed assets could be be - et - ter
CHORUS
La - do - doo - la - di - doo - dum - day
La - di - doo - la - di - day - dee
He chattered and he fussed
About his investment trust
And he won the heart of the la - a -dy
Sad to say she rued the day
That she gave him power of attorney
He took great pains
to guard his capital gains
And charged her a management fee
CHORUS
La - do - doo - la - di - doo - dum - day
La - di - doo - la - di - day - dee
He chattered and he fussed
About his investment trust
And he won the heart of the la - a -dy
Although she cussed he cashed in her trust
having declared her insolvent.
Though she was in the red
She took him to her bed
And he left her a little endow-ow-ment
CHORUS
La - do - doo - la - di - doo - dum - day
La - di - doo - la - di - day - dee
He chattered and he fussed
About his investment trust
And he won the heart of the la - a -dy
Other folk song parodies in this series at AD: Seeking Asylum
The Drug Dealer
The Ballad of Biker Brian
Follow the link below for a midi music (tiny filesize) download of "Barbara Allen" a melancholy ballad of whichg there are numerous versions. Right click the song download on the host page page and click "Save Target As".
Stories Worth Wiping Your A** With
Whether you're making a deposit at the stank bank, dropping a return at the squat shop, or conducting a brown business meeting, these perfectly timed tales provide the literary fragrance your privacy deserves. F
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LOL. lovely. I luv it. I'm linking you.
Luv, Helga
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