“The Ould Piper”

Description

An old Irish piper, who played before Moses, can only play one tune. He dies and goes to Hell The devil puts him in the frying pan; "This is another ould piper I've found/Put him down with the rest for to play." (For a chorus, the singer imitates pipes.)

Recordings

• Frank McPeake, "The Ould Piper" (on FSB3)

References

1. OLochlainn-More 70, "The Piper Who Played Before Moses" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Roud #3091
3. BI, RcTOlPi