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Lyr Req: Little Sir John

26 Feb 08 - 09:40 AM (#2272687)
Subject: Lyr Req: Little Sir John
From: Mr Happy

Looking for the words to a J. Barleycorn version, set to the tune of 'We plough the fields & scatter'

The chorus I remember goes

'There's beer all in the barrel
And brandy in the glass
But little Sir John with the nut brown bowl
Proved the strongest man at last'

Anyone have the verses, please?


26 Feb 08 - 09:48 AM (#2272695)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Sir John
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)

Is this the version you're looking for: Lyr Req: Barleycorn (Songwainers)?


Mick


26 Feb 08 - 10:21 AM (#2272719)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Sir John
From: Mr Happy

MCP thanks,

Its similar, but not the one I'm after


26 Feb 08 - 10:50 AM (#2272740)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Sir John
From: The Borchester Echo

Tim van Eyken does a version of Barleycorn that he got from Fred Jordan using that chorus (give or take a syllable or two). It's recorded on Stiffs Lovers Holymen Thieves.


26 Feb 08 - 12:37 PM (#2272811)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Sir John
From: RTim

I have a John Barleycorn version on my mySpace page
http://www.myspace.com/timradford

And if you wait a few minutes, I will put up the lyrics on the page.

Tim Radford


27 Feb 08 - 07:40 AM (#2273553)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Little Sir John
From: Mr Happy

RTim,

A great rendition of JB & also your other offerings!