I have fond memories of my old Granddad singing and playing his banjo
to me when i was a lad nearly 70 yrs ago.I have pictures of him dressed up as a "mummer"He was a big Irish man very talented and seem
to play any instrutment.He was also a master builder,He didn't have any hair on his body due i believe to some kind of shock in the 1st
world war.The verse by Graham was exactly how i remember it,so Thanks Graham.There was another verse/ditty which i vaguely recall,
starting with "Im a poor hard working housewife"Incidentally,I've
still got his banjo but I can't play a bloody note!...
                                                    J W Quinn
                                                    7th Jan: 2011