The Begger Boy

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Notes

This tune is in the rare Phrygian mode--suggested chords are given

History

(c. 1630)

The tune name may derive from the song "The Begger Boy of the North"

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Jig One title Only 1 transcription Has some stepwise movement major F 6/8 Has notes text Has history text No chords explore more...

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T:The Begger Boy
R:Jig
H:The tune name may derive from the song "The Begger Boy of the North"
H:(c. 1630)
N:This tune is in the rare Phrygian mode--suggested chords are given
M:6/8
L:1/8
Q:90
K:APhry
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W:From ancient pedigree, by due descent
W:I well can derive my generation
W:Throughout all Christendome, and also Kent
W:My calling is known both in terme and vacation
W:My parents old taught me to be bold
W:Ile never be daunted, whatever is spoken
W:Where e're I come, my custome I hold
W:And cry, Good your worship, bestow one token!
W:--Roxburghe Ballads

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