Happy Roon' the Ingle Bleezin'

DESCRIPTION: The miser spends his time "watchin' ower [his riches] wi' cautious e'e." On the other hand, "the sons of social pleasure Spend the nicht in harmony." Friendship brings us together "happy roon' the ingle [fireplace]"
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1911 (Greig/Duncan3)
KEYWORDS: drink nonballad friend
FOUND IN: Britain(Scotland(Aber))
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Greig/Duncan3 549, "Happy Roon' the Ingle Bleezin'" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #6025
File: GrD3549

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