“Up to the Rigs”

Description

Singer goes to Cheapside in London, where he picks up a girl. He takes her to dinner; she invites him to bed. When she falls asleep, he steals a snuff box, gold watch, diamond ring, and money, then locks her in. He tells men to remember his example

Notes

Tables turned. - PJS

Recordings

• Harry Cox, "Up to the Rigs of London Town" (on HCox01)
• Charlie Wills, "Up to the Rigs [of London Town]" (on FSB2, FSB2CD, Voice07)

References

1. Kennedy 192, "Up to the Rigs" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Roud #868
3. BI, K192