X:31
T:The merry merry Milke Maids
R:Jig
H:One of the verses in "The Milkemaid's Life" describes an 18th century
H:May Day custom in which the milkmaids and the sweeps dance in the
H:street with a garland.
M:6/8
L:1/8
Q:120
K:CMix
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W:Upon the first of May, with garlands fresh and gay
W:With mirth and music sweet, for such a season meet
W:They pass their time away
W:They dance away sorrow, and all the day thorow
W:Their legs do never fail
W:They nimbly their feet to ply
W:And bravely try the victory
W:In honour o' th' milking pail, in honour ...
W:--Chappell