Simpson dates it to c1641 when Francis Quarles wrote a political song the chief distinction of which was the ending of each stanza 'And hey then up go wee'. the song was titled 'The Tryumph of the Roundheads, or ye rejoycing of the Smeets.' It's also associated with a tune of that time known as 'Cuckolds all a-row'. There are many 17th century ballads and later that designate the tune. As well as giving the score, Simpson devotes over 4 pages to the history of the tune.