“The Little Beggarman (Johnny Dhu)”

Description

"I am a little beggarman, a-begging I have been, For three score years and more in this little isle of Green...." (Johnny Dhu) briefly narrates his life, including nights in barns and a "flaxy-haired girl's" attempt to court him. He sets out on his way

Cross references

• cf. "The Red Haired Boy" (tune)
• cf. "Me Old Ragadoo" (tune, lyrics)

Recordings

• Paddy Doran et al, "The Little Beggarman" (on FSB3)

References

1. Kennedy 345, "The Little Beggarman" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. SHenry H751, pp. 50-51, "The Oul' Rigadoo" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. OLochlainn-More 26, "The Beggarman's Song" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. DT, BEGGARDH*
5. Roud #900
6. BI, K345