Thanks Bruce, Malcolm, Abby for all your info and comments. That was my first time posting a message on this website and I'm really impressed!

Glad you're singing this with "glee", Abby! I've only sung it once at a folk club so far, with mixed response to the gory gruesome last two stanzas! (They like cheery songs so there's not much chance to sing the dirge!!)

Best wishes

Kim-lin