“Mochyn Du (The Black Pig)”
Description
Shanty. Explains that the black pig is dying, and that now they'll have to do without bacon. Chorus laments the passing of the pig, "Oh, our hearts are very sore...." Based on a Welsh folk song.
Notes
See also notes to "Hob-Y-Derri-Dando." English words often sung to the same tune go "Dave Davy comes from Nevin, an' he's got a little engine, An' he cannot do without it, 'Cos he thinks so much about it. Ch. Wass you effer see (x3) such a funny thing before?" - SL
Cross references
- cf. "Hob-y-derri-dando" (English verses often interchanged with this)
- cf. "Cosher Bailey's Engine" (tune)
References
- Hugill, pp. 238-239, "Mochyn Du" (2 text-English & Welsh, 1 tune)
- BI, Hugi238