Product Description
Tullyhogue Fort / If I was a Tailor - is a new, Irish style jig arranged for whistle, banjo, flute, fiddle, accordion, and bass.
It is first played in a minor mode and then in a major mode. (Aeolian and Ionian)
The song is a variation of the 2nd tune.
Form: (AA BB) X2 (CC DD) X2 (EF) X5
Here are the song lyrics:
If I was a tinker youd not want for kettles. If
I was a jeweller, the truth to be told, Id
give you fine trinkets of rare precious metals, and
make you a ring out of African Gold. But
Chorus
Im just a rambler who sings for his supper. I
jog County Antrim astride this old nag.
All that I own is my saddle and crupper, a
whistle, a drum and this old carpet bag.
If I was a miller youd not want for flour.
If I was a tailor Id sew you fine clothes.
If I was a gardener Id build you a bower,
and bring you each morning a single red rose.
Chorus
Im just a
Can you imagine the hedgerows beside us,
travelling the byways with you on the mare,
with only the thought of the next inn to guide us,
where folks want a tune and have coppers to spare?
Chorus
Im just a
If you can imagine the open road calling,
the feel of the breeze underneath a clear sky;
the stars bright at night and the gentle rain falling,
then jog along too, bid your old life goodbye.
Chorus
Im just a
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