Details ABC Sheetmusic Comments

Im Bo 'gus Um Bo

waltz

Key signature: Eminor

Submitted on March 13th 2003 by loscann7.

This tune has been added to 11 tunebooks.

Details ABC Sheetmusic Comments

X: 1
T: Im Bo 'gus Um Bo
M: 3/4
L: 1/8
R: waltz
K: Emin
B|B3cd2|e4e2|e2d2c2|B4B2|
c3dc2|c2B2A2|A2G2B2|d4B2|
e2d2B2|B2A2G2|A2G2E2|E6|

Details ABC Sheetmusic Comments
Im Bo 'gus Um Bo sheetmusic
Details ABC Sheetmusic Comments

Air, not waltz

I put it in as a waltz, since it seems to be the next closest thing.
I learned this from L.E. McCullough's Tinwhistle Tutor. (Note: This is not a slow air.) It is "one of the oldest Irish tunes extant." The only recording I know of of it is on the CD the came with the tutor. He plays it with what sounds like reverse swing on the eighth notes, which almost contradicts the music. Medium tempo.
Anybody know what the title translates as?

# Posted on March 13th 2003 by loscann7

Im Bo.

Bo is acow.Im is butter. Um means around or about. Cow's butter and bovine is the literal translation.

# Posted on March 14th 2003 by cruiser

Not a member yet? Sign up!

forgotten your password?

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter your email address to have your password sent to you.