The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #154794   Message #3634718
Posted By: Mr Red
19-Jun-14 - 06:58 PM
Thread Name: all around my hat
Subject: RE: all around my hat
Charles Chilton of radio ballads fame cobbled together a version, (probably to claim copyright). I have seen it in one of his books.
Peter Dawson made a record of A A M H but I am not clear what version he sang. Possibly in the days of 78's. Possibly Chilton's version.

"the reason why I wears it" with a scansion that differs from the Steeleye version.

And didn't the Irish sing a version with a green ribbon instead of a willow? Signifying the person is waiting for a lover - "who is far far away"