“Drunkard's Hiccoughs (Drunken Hiccups)”

Description

Fiddle tune, with words often assembled from other drinking songs. The singer describes his quest for a drink, a woman, a home, directions, or perhaps the ability to stand up straight. Typical chorus: "Hiccup! O Lordy, how queasy I feel (x2)"

References

1. Randolph 404, "The Drunkard's Hiccoughs" (3 texts, 2 tunes)
2. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 343-344, "The Drunkard's Hiccoughs" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 404A)
3. Shellans, pp. 54-55, "Drunken Hiccoughs" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Roud #7682
5. BI, R404