Annotation:Jolly Beggar (3) (The)
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JOLLY BEGGAR [3], THE. Scottish, Strathspey. G Major (Kerr): F Major (Manson). Standard tuning (fiddle). One part (Manson): AA'BB' (Kerr). The tune historically has been attributed to King James V, although this cannot be substantiated.
Source for notated version:
Printed sources: Manson (Hamilton's Universal Tune Book vol. 2), 1846; p. 3. Kerr (Merry Melodies, vol. 4), c. 1880's; No. 107, p. 14.
Recorded sources: