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Thread #23612   Message #263160
Posted By: GUEST,Bruce O.
23-Jul-00 - 05:00 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Drinking's a sin
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Drinking's a sin
That's an obvious immitation or "Some say that kissing a sin" to the tune of "Old Simon the king". That and a mid-17th century version preceeding it are the Scarce Songs 1 file on my website, where you can also find an ABC of the tune. www.erols.com/olsonw ('Kissing' was a subtile old euphemism for sexual intercourse.)