Citation - New Hampshire Gazette-Portsmouth: 1778.06.16

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Index Entry Ballad [t] [beg] Give ear to my song, I'll not tell you a story 
Location London 
Citation
NHG-P.778.004
16 Jun 1778:43
From the London Evening Post.
THE HALCYON DAYS OF OLD ENGLAND; OR THE WISDOM OF
ADMINISTRATION DEMONSTRATED: A BALLAD.
To the tune of-- Ye Medley of Mortals.
  Give ear to my song, I'll not tell you a story,
  This is the bright aera of Old England's glory!
  And tho' some may think us in pitiful plight,
  I'll swear they're mistaken, for matter go right!
  Sing tantararara wise all, wise all,
  Sing tantararara wise all!
. . . [8 more verses with refrain, "Sing Tantararara wise
all, &c."]


Generic Title New Hampshire Gazette-Portsmouth 
Date 1778.06.16 
Publisher Fowle, Daniel 
City, State Portsmouth, NH 
Year 1778 
Bibliography B0024342
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