10 May 02 - 01:22 AM (#707924) Subject: Glasgow Irish Song Info - Scaffie's Song From: GUEST,rmunro Anyone got any information/fuller text on a Glasgow Irish song called The Scaffie's Song. Here is the bit of it I've got I'm an able bodied labourer From Ireland all the way I was working doon in the Gas hoose Struck for bigger pay I struck the gaffer wi a brick for that I had to fly So I cam across to Glasgow Toon my fortune for to try I loafed around for a good long while At last I got a job What do ye think I've got in a week No less than nineteen bob The job I've got's a easy one Never rax my bones For I am one of the famous men that sweeps the cassie stones Chorus: I'm the lad that can handle the brush There's none can equal me I am the smartest scavenger that iver you did see Yoe needna think I'm bouncing For the gaffer Felix John dcelares I am a champion at sweeping cassie stones Thanks RM |
01 Nov 14 - 06:37 AM (#3673562) Subject: RE: Glasgow Irish Song - Scaffie's Song From: GUEST I might be able to help - my mother is 93 and I think that she may know this song. Don |