FITZMAURICE'S POLKA. American, Polka. G Major ('A' and 'D' parts) & D Major ('B' and 'C' parts). Standard tuning (fiddle). AA'BBCC'D. An Irish-style polka composed by Brooklyn accordion player John "Dutch" Kimmel (1866-1942), who was of German and Irish heritage. Kimmel was one of the first musicians to record Irish music, but also played Scottish and popular tunes during his prolific recording career.