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The Begger Boy
Found in %5:BEGGERBOY.abc
from the John Chambers abc collection
X:5 T:The Begger Boy R:Jig H:The tune name may derive from the song "The Begger Boy of the North" H:(c. 1630) N:This tune is in the rare Phrygian mode--suggested chords are given M:6/8 L:1/8 Q:90 K:APhry AAAf2f|ec2d2c|AF2G2G|A2B cA2|| AAAf2f|ec2d2c|Ac2ede|fA2G3| Acc e>dc|dfg/2f/2 efd|cAF G2G|A2B cA2|| W:From ancient pedigree, by due descent W:I well can derive my generation W:Throughout all Christendome, and also Kent W:My calling is known both in terme and vacation W:My parents old taught me to be bold W:Ile never be daunted, whatever is spoken W:Where e're I come, my custome I hold W:And cry, Good your worship, bestow one token! W:--Roxburghe Ballads
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