Well, the rest of the story.........we DID perform the song, unfortunately, the "good" customer who tips heavily, was dissappointed at the lack of hurdy gurdy. Equal misfortune.......i opened my mouth, and mentioned that i had hurdy gurdy. Ah well, i have another 10 months to figure a simple melody line to go with it. Just what i need, another dainty little instrument to carry across 10 acres, along with my hammered dulcimer!