X: 1
T: Balance the Straw
R: jig
Z: 1997 by John Chambers <jc:trillian.mit.edu>
%P: A(AB)3A
N:
N: This tune goes with one of the best-known Morris dances.  It is also a good jig
N: for other dances, usually in AABB form.  The B phrase bears a strong resemblance
N: to a certain Christmas carol, and at Morris dances you will hear words like:
N: __ Hark! the herald angels sing, __
N: __ Glory to the Morris Ring. __
N: Sometimes assorted other things are praised by the angels.
N:
M: 6/8
L: 1/8
K: G
"^A"[|] D |\
"G"G2B B>AB | "C"c2A A>ce | "D7"d>ed cAc | "G"G2B B2D |\
"G"G2B B>AB | "C"c2A A>ce | "D7"d>ed cEF | "G"G3 z2 :|
"^B"|: B/c/ |\
"G"dz d dz G | "(D7)"c2B "D7"B2A  |  "G"dz d dz G | "D7"B2A A2D |\
"G"G2B  B>AB |    "C"c2A     A>ce | "D7"d>ed cEF  | "G"G3 z2 :|