Never Been There Before

Never Been There Before is a popular Newfoundland folk song. It was written by Johnny Burke (1851-1930), a popular St. John's balladeer.

Lyrics

 * She'd never been there before
 * She'd never been there before
 * A young man asked her recently
 * To come and sit upon his knee
 * He tickled her in the ribs
 * And he filled her with delight
 * She'd never been there before
 * But now she goes there every night


 * Me sister Sue was always such a silly little goon
 * She never really understood the proper way to swoon
 * A young man asked her recently to sit upon his knee
 * When she at last consented she behaved so bashfully


 * She'd never been there before
 * She'd never been there before
 * She seemed so proud when Mr Brown
 * Began to bounce her up and down
 * He tickled her in the ribs
 * And he thrilled her with delight
 * She'd never been there before
 * But now she goes there every night


 * A friend of mine whose husband was a stingy little man
 * Resolved herself to work upon a good old fashion plan
 * While Willy was sleeping fast that night she said I'll take a chance
 * Got out of bed and dove into the pockets of Willy's pants


 * She'd never been there before
 * She'd never been there before
 * But she was awful pleased to see
 * That Willy was sleeping peacefully
 * She only took half a buck
 * And it filled her with delight
 * She'd never been there before
 * But now she goes there every night


 * One night a burly policeman was walking on his beat
 * He happened to shine his flashlight in the alley down the street
 * The cook was standing in the door she said oh deary me
 * I feel so terrible lonesome will you keep me company


 * He'd never been there before
 * He'd never been there before
 * He gave the cook a regular treat
 * Along with a lovely roast of meat
 * He tickled her in the ribs
 * And he filled her with delight
 * She'd never been there before
 * But now she goes there every night