“Muddley Barracks”
Description
The singer accepts the King's shilling to enlist in Muddley Minor regiment. At Muddley Barracks "they cut my hair so close to my head I could hardly wink my eye." Between marching drills, discipline, and meager food he wishes he were back behind the plow.
Recordings
- Jumbo Brightwell, "Muddley Barracks" (on Voice20)
References
- Roud #1735
- BI, RcMuddBa