The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #59117   Message #3894906
Posted By: Tootler
20-Dec-17 - 10:55 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Waters of Tyne
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Waters of Tyne
Probably a case of search link expiring. I'll see if I can find a more permanent link.

I wasn't suggesting you were wrong. I live on Teesside and I go to Newcastle often enough

I was simply pointing out that usage changes over time and that those words date from 200 years ago. What is sung today reflects those changes.