“Babbity Bowster”

Description

"Wha learned you to dance, Babbity Bowster, Babbity Bowster? Wha learned you to dance, Babbity Bowster, brawly." "My minie learned me to dance." "Wha gae you the keys to keep?" "My minne gae me the keys to keep."

References

  1. Montgomerie-ScottishNR 89, "(Who learned you to dance)" (1 text)
  2. DT, BABOWSTR
  3. Roud #8772
  4. BI, MSNR089

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1862 (Chambers)
Found in: Britain(Scotland)