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Formatsong text
TitleThe Beggar's Dautie
Date1931
ContributorJames Scott
Index NameScott, James
PlaceKirkhill, Kennethmont
Reference Code AFC 1972/001, MS pp. 04350- 04351

Scope and Content Notes

Genre song - Child ballad
Alternative titleThe Beggar Laddie
First lineTwas in the merry month of June

15 stanzas
Type NumberChild 280, The Beggar-Laddie

Contextual Notes

Learned about 55 years ago (aged 72). Never saw in print.

Related Items

Song TextThe Beggar's Dawtie [song text] James Scott (contributor), Kirkhill, Kennethmont, Scotland
Music NotationThe Beggar Laddie [music notation] [song text] Jas Scott (contributor)


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