“M'Ginty's Meal-an-Ale”

Description

A pig escapes and wreaks havoc. Chorus: "They war howlin' in the kitchen like a caravan o' tinkies, An' some wis playin' ping-pong... Up the howe or doon the howe there never wis sic jinkies As M'Ginty's meal-an-ale far the pig gaed there tae see."

Cross references

• cf. "Roxburgh Castle" (tune)
• cf. "Sheelicks" (lyrics)

References

1. DBuchan 72, "M'Ginty's Meal-an-Ale" (1 text)
2. DT, MEALNALE*
3. Roud #2518
4. BI, DBuch72