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Posted By: GUEST
19-Apr-00 - 04:37 PM
Thread Name: Origin: I Belong to Glasgow (Will Fyffe)
Subject: Lyr Add: I BELONG TO GLASGOW (Will Fyffe)
The sheet music can be downloaded as a PDF from the University of Maine:

I BELONG TO GLASGOW
Words and music by Will Fyffe, ©1921.

1. I’ve been wi’ a few o’ my cronies, One or two pals o’ ma ain.
We went in a hotel where we did very well, And then we came out once again.
Then we went into another, And that is the reason I’m fou.
We had six deoch an’ dorises, then sang a chorus; Just listen; I’ll sing it to you:

CHORUS: I belong to Glasgow, Dear old Glasgow town!
But what’s the matter wi’ Glasgow? For it’s going round and round!
I’m only a common old working chap, As anyone can see,
But when I get a couple of drinks on a Saturday, Glasgow belongs to me!

2. There’s nothing in being tee-total, And saving a shilling or two.
If your money you spend, you’ve nothing to lend; Well, that’s all the better for you.
There’s nae harm in taking a drappie; It ends all your trouble and strife.
It gives you the feeling that when you get home, You don’t care a hang for the wife! CHORUS