I think the lyrics are rubbish, good tune
There have been enough casualties on the uk folk scene from too much drink.
And then this twaddle

My wife she do disturb me, as I lie at my ease
She does as she likes, she says as she please
My wife, she's a devil, she's black as the coal…

I love traditional songs, but that one has never inspired me
I would rather sing William Brown for a chorus song.