Good English Ale

DESCRIPTION: "When I was a little 'un my father did say, 'Whenever the sun shines that's time to make hay," and when it's haying time, it's time for good ale. The singer pities those who don't drink. He wants drink and good food. He jokes of M.P.s who sleep on the job
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1964 (Palmer-EnglishCountrySongbook)
KEYWORDS: drink work farming political
FOUND IN: Britain(England(Lond))
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Palmer-EnglishCountrySongbook, #120, "Good English Ale" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #1512
File: PECS120

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