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'''OH NO! WE NEVER MENTION HER.''' English, Air. C Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. A sentimental song by Thomas Haynes Bayly (1797-1839), an English poet and playwright who also penned "Long, Long Ago." | '''OH NO! WE NEVER MENTION HER.''' English, Air. C Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. A sentimental song by Thomas Haynes Bayly (1797-1839), an English poet and playwright who also penned "Long, Long Ago." His is, however, best known for his songs. The title is taken from the lines: | ||
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The song was quickly adapted. In fact, Bayly originally wrote it referencing a male character, "We never mention him," quickly converted to the other sex. The song was a parodist's delight and spawned numerous sets of lyrics. As evidenced by some American printed sheet music covers, it was also adapted and performed on the minstrel stage. | |||
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OH NO! WE NEVER MENTION HER. English, Air. C Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. A sentimental song by Thomas Haynes Bayly (1797-1839), an English poet and playwright who also penned "Long, Long Ago." His is, however, best known for his songs. The title is taken from the lines:
Oh no! we never mention her,
Her name is never heard;
My lips are now forbid to speak
That once familiar word. Oh no! we never mention her.
The song was quickly adapted. In fact, Bayly originally wrote it referencing a male character, "We never mention him," quickly converted to the other sex. The song was a parodist's delight and spawned numerous sets of lyrics. As evidenced by some American printed sheet music covers, it was also adapted and performed on the minstrel stage.
Source for notated version:
Printed sources: Howe (Complete Preceptor for the Accordeon), 1843; p. 24.
Recorded sources: