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T: Doves Figary
M: C|
L: 1/8
Q: 180
H: The tune is reminiscent today of the first phrase of "God rest ye
H: merry, gentlemen", and is a folk tune of widest distribution, the "tune
H: of luck-visit songs, wassails, harvest suppers, may carols and their
H: parodies, 'chestnut' having feminine symbolism. The second title may
H: be expalined by Deloney's ballad of 1600 on Dove's roguery with the
H: women. Although it is an awkward fit, repeating the last words of some
H: lines might make it work.
W: Welcome to town, Tom Dove, Tom Dove,
W: The merriest man alive
W: Thy company stil we love, we love,
W: God grant thee well to thrive
W: All never will depart from thee
W: For better or worse, my joy
W: For thou shalt still have our good will
W: God's blessing on my sweet boy
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