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SKU: A0.1392403
By Alan Wagstaff. By Alan Wagstaff. Arranged by Alan Wagstaff. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Singer/Songwriter,Traditional. 10 pages. Alan Wagstaff #975923. Published by Alan Wagstaff (A0.1392403).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 you’d not want for kettles. If
I was a jeweller, the truth to be told, I’d
give you fine trinkets of rare precious metals, and
make you a ring out of African Gold. But
Chorus
I’m 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 you’d not want for flour.
If I was a tailor I’d sew you fine clothes.
If I was a gardener I’d build you a bower,
and bring you each morning a single red rose.
Chorus
I’m 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
I’m 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
I’m just a….
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