The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #50715 Message #2915625
Posted By: Jack Campin
27-May-10 - 07:10 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: kafoozalem? kafoozleum? Ka-Foozle-Um
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Hi, ho, Kafuzalem, Harlot of Jerusalem?
The tune is derived from "Katie Bairdie", which dates back to at least the Skene MS of the early 17th century (as "Kette Bairdie").