“The Fisher Who Died in His Bed”

Description

"Old Jim Jones the fisher, the trapper, the trawler, ... the fish-killin' banker ... died in his bed." Song tells about his trawling, trapping, catching cod, salting, tobacco chewing, sailing, "his fishing days ended...."

References

  1. Peacock, pp. 127-128, "The Fisher Who Died in His Bed" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #4551
  3. BI, Pea127

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1961 (Peacock)
Found in: Canada(Newf)