“Thousands or More”

Description

Singer says time passes more cheerfully since they've found a new way (drink) to drive sorrows away. He has no credit, but you will find him at home with his bottle and friend. Neither rich nor poor, he's "as happy as those that's got thousands or more"

Notes

Kennedy suggests this may be a version of "Drive the Cold Winter Away". I don't hear it myself.... It's worth noting that... all versions of this song have come from one or another members of the Copper family of Rottingdean. - PJS

References

  1. Kennedy 284, "Thousands or More" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #1220
  3. BI, K284

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1951 (recorded from Jim Copper)
Keywords: drink nonballad
Found in: Britain(England(South))