“Grand Saint Pierre, Ouvre Ta Porte (Great Saint Peter, Open Your Door)”

Description

French. A Scottish sailor is at heaven's door. St Peter refuses him: sailors belong in Hell with the rest of the demons. If I let you in you will ruin paradise. The sailor says a Scottish sailor would wipe out the devils in Hell. St Peter lets him in.

References

  1. Peacock, p. 878, "Grand Saint Pierre, Ouvre Ta Porte" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, Pea878

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1959 (Peacock)
Found in: Canada(Newf)