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Thread #57174 Message #897916
Posted By: Maryrrf
24-Feb-03 - 11:02 PM
Thread Name: Origins: The Drunken Man
Subject: Origins: 'The Drunken Man'
I'm looking for info on a song I heard at a session in Newry. I think the name is "The Drunken Man". I have all the lyrics but I don't know if it's traditional or not, who recorded it, etc. Here's the first verse:
"It's of a row I'll tell you now between a woman and a man, She told him very plainly how the times were gettin' on, She said "Some have gold and silver, and as many notes as pence, It's well known that drunken people they have got but little sense"
Is anybody out there familiar with this song? Thanks!