I believe this is the same tune that in Newfoundland is called John White, and if memory serves me from an old Figgy Duff LP, is there sung:Did you see, did you see, did you see John White?/
Did you see, did you see, did you see John White?/
Did you see, did you see, did you see John White?/
He's gone around the harbour for to stay all night./
He' s gone around the harbour for to get a dozen beer,/
He's gone around the harbour and he won't be coming here,/
He's gone around the harbour for to make a cup of tea,/
If you sees him will you tell him that I wants he?
There might well be more verses but these are the ones that I remember.