There is an interesting broadside in the Bodleian Library dated 1804.
Published by Laurie and Whittle (London) on Dec 12TH 1804.
THE MILLER, WEAVER AND LITTLE TAILOR

It is sung by a Mr Charles Johnston and it is stated to be suitable to be sung at all musical clubs.



In good King Arthur's day
He was a worthy king
Three sons of whores were turn'd out of doors
Because they could not sing
Because they etc

The first he was a miller
The second was a weaver
The third he was a little tailor
Three thieving rogues together

The miller he stole corn
The weaver he stole yarn
And the little tailor he stole broadcloth
To keep those three rogues warm

The miller was drowned in his dam
The weaver was hung in his yarn
And the devil flew away with the little tailor
And the broadcloth under his arm


It really is amazing that it has changed so little in almost 2oo years