I always suspected this song came from this side of the pond (the American side). My father used to sing it, but he only knew the chorus. I had to call Kendall to get the melody for the verses. I've been singing to audiences ever since, the same audiences that love the traditional Irish songs ... and it never fails; the first time they hear it, they're siging along by the end of it!

Thank you Kendall, you're a lovely man. I don;t care what Big Mick says about you!

;-)