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Thread #69121 Message #1237144
Posted By: GUEST,Ann Brady
30-Jul-04 - 10:51 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Martin Said to His Man
Subject: lyrics required..please
Hi, there is a song driving me mad....... I need to know if I have all the words. I know 3 verses but am sure there are more. I have heard it sung many years ago here in ireland, but feel it may be of english origin. Any info. lyrics, recordings etc appreciated.
This is how it starts; Old Martin says to his wan, fi man fi,
Old Martin says to his one who's the fool now?
Old Martin says to his wan(one) fill up a cup and I'll have some,
Thou art a drunken fool who's the fool now.
I saw the flea hurl the tree............
45 miles out to sea thou art a .......
I saw the maid milk the bull.........
Fill up a cup til it was full, thou art etc.
Thanks for your interest,
Happy singing!!