When I was working up this song I deconstructed what Gerry Hallom, © 1982, had put together as a tune, making more explicit the parts that sounded to me like the traditional tunes for Roddy McCorley (verse) and The Foggy Foggy Dew (chorus). I also sing the first verse but left out the last verse, which I think kind of spoils the song. Here's a link to how I sing it on SAILORTOWN DAYS, 2009: Click here for lyrics and MP3!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble