Imagination paints the picture told by the lyrics, and their content doth include one asking for tuppence, 'twill be noted, therefore giving the song away as one for buskers, many a which sorry lot nowadays would do quite well to learn this song. Maddy Pryor and June Tabor sing this song beautifully on their album "Silly Sisters," albeit acapella, yet with impeccable harmony, suggesting all the chords for anyone who wished to accompany this song upon some instrument worthy of the occasion.
Imagination paints the picture told by the lyrics, and their content doth include one asking for tuppence, 'twill be noted, therefore giving the song away as one for buskers, many a which sorry lot nowadays would do quite well to learn this song. Maddy Pryor and June Tabor sing this song beautifully on their album "Silly Sisters," albeit acapella, yet with impeccable harmony, suggesting all the chords for anyone who wished to accompany this song upon some instrument worthy of the occasion.