Bill The Weaver's

jig

Key signature: Gmajor

Submitted on May 24th 2003 by gian marco.

This tune has been added to 18 tunebooks.

Also known as Bill The Weavers, Cat In The Corner, Cheer Up Old Hag, Humours Of Kilkenny.

Recordings of a tune by this name:

• Beginish by Beginish
• Johnny O'Leary Of Sliabh Luachra by Johnny O'Leary
• May Morning Dew by Mick O'Brien
• Memories Of Ireland by Matt Cunningham
• Round The House And Mind The Dresser: Irish Country House Dance Music by Various Artists
• Set Dances Of Ireland: Music For Listening And Dancing by Various Artists
• The Hidden Note by Jacqueline McCarthy
• The Roseland Barndance by North Cregg
• The Wynd You Know by Ronan Browne
• Traditional Music Of Ireland by James Kelly, Paddy O'Brien, Daithi Sproule
• Turn Of The Wheel by Tempest
• Whistle Stop by Brian Hughes

X: 1
T: Bill The Weaver's
M: 6/8
L: 1/8
R: jig
K: Gmaj
|BGE EDE |GED D2A|BAB EBE| c3 B2A|
BGE EDE| GED D2A|BAG AFD|1G3 G2A:|2G3 G2D||
|:GAG GBd| ege edB|~G3 GBd| ede g2d|
GAG GBd| ege edB|cBA GAB| c3 B2A:|

Source: Patsy Hanly
I'm not sure this tune is a double jig.

# Posted on May 24th 2003 by gian marco

Sounds similar to what Biginish recorded as "Bill the Weaver" on their first album. Maybe wrong.

# Posted on May 24th 2003 by slainte

You are right, slainte. Thanks.

# Posted on May 25th 2003 by gian marco

The recording Whistle Stop doesn't have this tune. It has a tune of the same name, also called Din Tarrant's.

# Posted on July 16th 2003 by mandozouk

Http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/6298

similar http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/6298

# Posted on October 27th 2006 by The Merry Highlander