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04 Nov 04 - 04:09 AM (#1316138) Subject: Lyr Req: I's The B'y From: Gudrun Miller There are a few threads with referrence to the above. Was wondering if anybody knows the most common verses? Other treads had only 1-2 verses. Thanks in advance-- |
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04 Nov 04 - 04:15 AM (#1316144) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I's The B'y From: GUEST,Philippa six verses are in the Digital Tradition archive |
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04 Nov 04 - 07:52 AM (#1316261) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I's The B'y From: GEST Then there's always the much longer Great Big Sea version, I'm The B'y. :-) |
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05 Nov 04 - 09:26 AM (#1317633) Subject: Lyr Add: I'M THE B'Y (from Great Big Sea) From: Jim Dixon Copied from http://www.wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/10/itbgbs.htm I'M THE B'Y (Traditional, arranged by Great Big Sea) CHORUS: I'm the b'y that builds the boat, And I'm the b'y that sails her; I'm the b'y that catches the fish, And brings 'em home to Liza. Lots of fish in Bonavist' Harbour, Lots of fish right in around here; Boys and girls a-fishing together, '45 a terrible year. Catch a hold this one, catch a hold that one, Swing around this one, swing around she; Dance around this one, dance around that one, Diddle-um-dee, a diddle-um-dee. I took Liza to a dance, As fast as she could travel; And every step that she could take, Was up to her knees in gravel. I'm the b'y that builds the boat, And I'm the b'y that sails her; I'm the b'y that catches the fish, And brings 'em home to Liza. Sally goes to church every Sunday, Not for to sing and not for to hear; But to see the fella from Fotune, What came down here fishing last year. Catch a hold this one, catch a hold that one, Swing around this one, swing around she; Dance around this one, dance around that one, Diddle-um-dee, a diddle-um-dee. Sods and rinds to cover your flake, Cake and tea for supper; Codfish in the spring of the year, Fried in maggoty butter. I don't want your maggoty fish, They're no good for winter; I can buy as good as that, Way down in Bonavista. Sally's got a bouncing new baby, Father said that he doesn't care; 'Cause he liked the fella from Fortune, What came down here fishing last year. Catch a hold this one, catch a hold that one, Swing around this one, swing around she; Dance around this one, dance around that one, Diddle-um-dee, a diddle-um-dee. Susan White she's out of sight, Her petticoat wants a border; Old Sam Oliver in the dark, He kissed her in the corner. CHORUS: I'm the b'y that builds the boat, And I'm the b'y that sails her; I'm the b'y that catches the fish, And brings 'em home to Liza. Lots of fish in Bonavist' Harbour, Lots of fish right in around here; Boys and girls a-fishing together, '45 a terrible year. Catch a hold this one, catch a hold that one, Swing around this one, swing around she; Dance around this one, dance around that one, Diddle-um-dee, a diddle-um-dee. CHORUS: I'm the b'y that builds the boat, And I'm the b'y that sails her; I'm the b'y that catches the fish, And brings 'em home to Liza. Lots of fish in Bonavist' Harbour, Lots of fish right in around here; Boys and girls a-fishing together, '45 a terrible year. [As sung by Great Big Sea on "Rankin Street Tape - Live At The Blarneystone," 1991.] |
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05 Nov 04 - 03:43 PM (#1318140) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I's The B'y From: mg That rendition from Great Big Sea, unless it is some tradition that I am unaware of, is a composite of two songs: I'se the bye and lots of fish in B. Harbor..whatever the name is. mg |
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06 Nov 04 - 03:22 AM (#1318635) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I's The B'y From: Songsmith The combination is Ise The B'y and The Feller from Fourtune |
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06 Nov 04 - 11:00 AM (#1318815) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I's The B'y From: mg The chorus is actually (as I heard it probably daily in Newfoundland) was hip your partner...and that is the chorus..not the I'se the bye verse.. I have also heard the old folks sing the ditty about mother may I go out to swim yes my darling daughter, and also a verse from Weevily wheet..but only rarely.. mg |