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School: Lisnagirl (1)

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Lismagiril, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Harriett Kinkade
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1005, Page 188

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    “I am a jovial sort of chap”

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    I
    I am a jovial sort of chap,
    As you can plainly see,
    I've led an active sort of life,
    And nothing troubles me.
    II
    I'm as happy as the day is long,
    All care I cast away,
    And I always feel so jolly.
    That I sing and sing each day.
    III
    I love my dog, and I love my gun.
    I'm happy day and night,
    And when my daily toil is o'er
    I keep my pipe slight.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    H. Kinkade
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Informant
    Mr Thompson
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Greaghcrottagh, Co. Cavan