When Arthur first in court began to wear long hanging sleaves - Callcott, John Wall

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"A three part glee. "Usquebaugh" is an old name for "whisky". "Blue cap" beer is still sold and is described as "a dark, strong ale characterized by its full flavour and port-like aroma". For Welsh toasted cheese see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_rarebit Wikipedia entry] for "Welsh rarebit""

⌛ Period → Classical ◈ Genre / Form → Glees

♯ Key A major

⁄ Time Signature 6/4

♬ Voicing → TTB

◆ Difficulty

Intermediate (Grade 4-5)

↕ Range G#2 – A4

¶ Language → English

Measures 59

Texture Homophonic

Parts 5

Instruments A cappella (originally). Piano accompaniment added by William Horsley (1774-1858).

Pages 8

CPDL # 19576

Editor Jonathan Goodliffe

Posted 2009-05-30

License CPDL License

♫Pitch Ranges

Tenor

C#3 – E4

Bass

G#2 – A3

Piano

G#2 – B3

¶Lyrics / Text

When Arthur first in Court began To wear long hanging sleeves He entertained three serving men And all of them were thieves. The first he was an Irishman. The second was a Scot. The third he was a Welshman. And all were knaves I wot. The Irishman loved usquebaugh, The Scot loved ale called “blue cap”. The Welshman he loved toasted cheese And made his mouth like a mouse-trap. Usquebaugh burnt the Irishman, The Scot was drowned in ale, The Welshman had like to be choked by a mouse, But he pulled it out by the tail.

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