Dublin Jack of All Trades
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I am a roving sporting blade, they call me Jack of All Trades.
I am a wanderer, a lover of fun, and people know me as someone who can do many different jobs.

I always place my chief delight in courting pretty fair maids.
My greatest pleasure is to charm and pursue beautiful young women.

So when in Dublin I arrived, to try for a situation.
When I came to Dublin, I was looking for work.

I always heard them say it was the pride of all the nation.
I had been told that the city of Dublin was the jewel of all Ireland.

In Baggot Street I drove a cab and there was well requited.
At Baggot Street, I worked as a taxi driver and it paid well.

In Francis Street had lodging beds to entertain all strangers.
I provided beds for travelers and strangers in Francis Street.

For Dublin is of high renown or am I just mistaken.
Dublin has a great reputation, or maybe I'm wrong.

In Kevin Street I do declare sold butter, eggs and bacon.
I sold dairy and meat products in Kevin Street.

In George's Quay I first began and there became a porter.
My first job was as a gatekeeper at George's Quay.

Me and my master soon fell out, which cut me accquaintaince shorter.
I had a disagreement with my boss, which ended our friendship.

In Sackville Street a pastry cook, in James Street a baker.
I worked as a pastry chef in Sackville Street and a baker in James Street.

In Cook Street I did coffins make, in Eustace Street a Preacher.
In Cook Street, I made coffins, and in Eustace Street, I preached as a minister.

In Golden Lane I sold old shoes, in Meath Street was a grinder.
I sold used shoes in Golden Lane, and in Meath Street, I sharpened blades.

In Barrack Street I lost my wife and I'm glad I couldn't find her.
I lost my wife in Barrack Street and was glad I never found her again.

In Mary's Lane I died old clothes of which I've often boasted.
I dyed old clothes in Mary's Lane and was proud of my work.

In the noted place Exchequer Street, sold mutton ready roasted.
I sold ready-to-eat roasted mutton in Exchequer Street, a well-known spot.

In Temple Bar I dressed old hats, in Thomas Street, a sawyer.
I refurbished old hats in Temple Bar and worked as a sawyer in Thomas Street.

In Pill Lane I sold the plate in Greek Street I was a lawyer.
I sold dishware in Pill Lane and practiced as a lawyer in Greek Street.

In Plunkett Street I sold cast clothes, in Brides Alley a broker.
I sold second-hand clothing in Plunkett Street and worked as a broker in Brides Alley.

In Charles Street I had a shop sold shovels, tongs and poker.
I ran a shop that sold household tools like shovels, tongs, and pokers.

In College Green a banker was and in Smithsfield a drover.
I worked as a banker in College Green and a cattle herder in Smithsfield.

In Britain Street a waiter and in George's Street a glover.
I worked as a waiter in Britain Street and a glove maker in George's Street.

On Ormond Quay I sold old books and in King Street a nailer.
I sold used books on Ormond Quay and worked as a nail maker in King Street.

In Townsend Street a carpenter and in Ringsend a sailor.
I worked as a carpenter in Townsend Street and as a sailor in Ringsend.

In Liffey Street had furniture with fleas and bugs I sold it.
I sold furniture with fleas and bugs in Liffey Street.

And at the bank, a big placard, I often stood to hold it.
I frequently held a large sign outside a bank, advertising a business or event.

In New Street I sold hay and straw and in Spittalfield made bacon.
I sold hay and straw in New Street and made bacon in Spittalfield.

Fishamble Street was at the grand old trade of basketmaking.
In Fishamble Street, basketmaking was a popular and respected profession.

In Summerhill a coachmaker in Denzille Street a gilder.
I worked as a coachmaker in Summerhill and as a gilder in Denzille Street.

In Cork Street was a tanner and in Brunswick Street a builder.
I was a tanner in Cork Street and a builder in Brunswick Street.

In High Street I sold hosiery, and Patrick Street sold all blades.
I sold socks and stockings in High Street, and all types of blades in Patrick Street.

So if you wish to know my name, they call me Jack of All Trades.
If you're wondering who I am, people call me Jack of All Trades because of my many different skills.