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Thread #28483   Message #3032216
Posted By: GUEST,Starbuck Friend
14-Nov-10 - 06:34 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Sweet Jenny Jones (Morris Dance)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sweet Jenny Jones (Morris Dance)
I stumbled upon this site looking for the lyrics to Sweet Jenny Jones. The lyrics that are up there are great, but they don't include the phrase "My sweet Jenny Jones is the pride of..." etc. Do how does that fit into the song?

I am a member of Golden Star Morris in Norwich, and when we dance Sweet Jenny Jones, we always sing:

My sweet Jenny Jones is the pride of North Walsham,
My sweet Jenny Jones is the cheapest and best!

I have heard a rumour that it's referring to a specific type of cider (presumably named after the Welsh Jenny Jones from the song) but I don't know if that's true or not.

i would love to know how this phrase fits in with the rest of the lyrics, so if anyone can shine any light on this is would be great.

thanks
Starbuck