The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #147025   Message #3405850
Posted By: maeve
16-Sep-12 - 06:54 PM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Sea apprentice bound or boy ---altan
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sea apprentice bound or boy ,,,,,altan
Give us a little time, Skarpi. We'll find it!

What part of the song made you think it must be old?
You remember any other words in the song?
What tells you it is English?

Maybe "Handsome Cabin Boy"? Just guessing until we have more information.