BUT AND BEN. Scottish, Strathspey (whole time). D Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB'. The title may come from the tunes association with the rhymes of "But the House and Ben the House," which refers to the 'outer' and 'inner' portions of the house, or the servants' and family quarters in rural habitations in early days [William White, Notes and Queries No. 54, 1876].
But your house and ben your house This house is like a bridal house.
Additional notes
Source for notated version: -
Printed sources : - Kerr (Merry Melodies, vol. 4), c. 1880's; No. 52, p. 8.
