I guess its part of the casual racism that peppers popular songs of the 19 Century. No doubt some people will want to leave it as it is, some to change it and some not to sing it at all.

We used to sing it in the 60's and discussed it at a reunion. As it happens the singer didn't know that verse - or had forgotten it. I seem to remember The Oldham Tinkers, on Deep Lancashire, only had 2 versions - the others being collected later.

I hope we don't beat each other up over this but I feel it is inappropriate to sing "rich as ony Jew".

Cheers

L in C
PS Anybody using the phrase "Political Correctness Gone Mad" - a donation to a charity of your choice?