The Mermaid
Trad (English/Irish, Roud 124, Child 289; 18th c.)
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chorusdisaster-balladgroup-singirishmaritimepublic-domainrompsingalongtraditionaluk-trad
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Traditional disaster-ballad about a ship that sinks after the captain spots a mermaid. Roud Folk Song Index #124, Child Ballad #289. Mid-18th-century origin, fully public domain. Reference recording: Eddie Biggins — 'The Mermaid (old-time sea shanty)' (YouTube `nZQAC6CLtPA`).
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