“Good Ale”
Description
"Oh, good ale, thou art my darling, Thou art my joy both night and morning." Drink encourages the singer to work, to dream, to enjoy. But also "It is you that makes my friends my foes, It is you that makes me (wear old/pawn my) clothes...."
References
- Kennedy 273, "Good Ale" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Chappell/Wooldridge II, p. 179, "Good Ale, Thou Art My Darling" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, GOODALE*
- Roud #203
- BI, K273