Identifier Number NS042046
Title Ma Phòsas Mi, Cha Ghabh Mi Tè Mhòr
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First Line Chorus Ma phòsas mi cha ghabh mi’n tè mhòr
First Line Verse Cha ghabh mi'n tè fhada, cha ghabh mi ’n te àrd
Classifications Humorous , Local events and characters
Subjects Bachelor
Structure Four line verse / Four line chorus
Place Of Origin Nova Scotia
Composer First Name Neil
Composer Last Name MacQuarrie
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Composer Gender Male
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Era Of Poetry 20th century
Original Format Sound Recording
Singer Dan Morrison
Singer Location North River
Date Recorded c. 1950
Collector MacEdward Leach
Collection Title MacEdward Leach and the Songs of Atlantic Canada
Collection Location Memorial University of Newfoundland
Collection Number CB 1
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Online Access https://www.mun.ca/folklore/leach/songs/CB/9-03.htm
Notes 1 "It is sung in “jig”time and is therefore considered by some to be a Puirt-a-Beul."
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