by Ben Traverse | Apr 15, 2024 | America, Waltz
Clayhole Waltz Traditional Tune: • More Recordings • About the Song: “The Clayhole” is a waltz that comes to us primarily from the playing of Larkin Gifford of Springdale, UT. Larkin learned it from his father, Moses Elias Gifford, who brought it with him to...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 6, 2024 | America, Non-Ballad Music
Hang Me, Oh Hang Me Traditional | Roud 3416, MFH 248, Laws dE43, Ballad Index R146 Lyrics: Hang me, oh, hang me, I’ll be dead and goneHang me, oh, hang me, I’ll be dead and goneI wouldn’t mind the hangin’, but, the layin’ in the grave so...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 6, 2024 | America, Non-Ballad Music
The Prisoner’s Song Traditional | Roud 767, 11730; Ballad Index R746, FSC100 Lyrics: Oh, I wish I had someone to love meSomeone to call me their ownOh, I wish I had someone to live with‘Cause I’m tired of living alone Oh, please meet me tonight in the...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 5, 2024 | America, Sea Shanty
Paddy Doyle(‘s Boots) Traditional, c. 1909 | Roud 4695, Ballad Index Doe010, Henry H53c Lyrics: To me way, hey, hey, EEYYUAGH!We’ll pay Paddy Doyle for his boots To me way, hey, hey, EEYYUAGH!We’ll all throw muck at the cook To me way, hey, hey,...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 5, 2024 | America, Play-Party, Reel
Sent My Brown Jug Downtown Traditional, c. 1911 | Roud 7644, Ballad Index R534 Lyrics: Sent my brown jug downtownSent my brown jug downtownSent my brown jug downtown So early in the morningIt came back so round and brownIt came back so round and brownIt came back...
