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I'll Gang Nae Mair Tae Yon Town (audio)

A popular song written by Robert Burns who took the old ballad and reversed the sentiments expressed. His wife Jean Armour is the 'Bonnie Jean' referred to in the song. The tune is the original one first printed in Bremner's Scots Reels in 1757.

Details

Instruments:
Fiddle
Tune Types:
Reel
Composers:
Traditional
Date:
18th Century
Origin:
Scottish
Level:
Intermediate
Tempo:
Crotchet = 168
Occasions:
Robert Burns night
Length:
ca. 1 min, 31 secs
Key:
G major
Arrangers:
Jean - Ann Callender
Performers:
Christine Martin
Time signature:
2/4
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