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Thread #41470   Message #808835
Posted By: Jacob B
22-Oct-02 - 05:10 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: The Red Haired Boy^^^
Subject: RE: Are there lyrics to 'The Red Haired Boy'^^^
Notice that the different titles for this tune go together to tell a story. The Red Haired Boy goes off to war, loses his leg in battle, and as a Soldier With A Wooden Leg is unable to make a living, so he ends up as a Little Beggerman. So much history and tragedy implied by the playing of one instrumental tune.