School: Clochar na Toirbhirte

Location:
Lismore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Sr M. Gráinne
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  1. 1. Wee little baby in his nightgown
    Up stairs down stairs from night till morn
    We see him at the window
    Crying through the lock.
    Are the children in their beds?
    It's past eight o'clock
    2. Which is the way to Baby's Town
    Baby's Town, Baby's Town
    One hand up and one hand down
    That is the way to Baby's Town.
    3. Turn your downy head this way
    What is life, Oh! baby say
    Life is rolling over the floor,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Fives
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tourin, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mrs Fives
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tourin, Co. Waterford