This song dates back to the 1700s. It is Child Ballad #289 and super popular on the Renaissance festival circuit where many new verses were written like the ones we added to this recording. If you enjoy this recording pick up our CD, A Collection of Irish Pub Songs at www.IrishSong.net. Released under a Creative Commons Noncommercial ShareAlike License. If you enjoy this recording pick up our CD, A Collection of Irish Pub Songs at www.IrishSong.net or by calling 1-800-BUY-MY-CD.