Old Billy McHugh

Old Billy McHugh is a lucky fine lad
He can catch any fish from his dory
And give him a line in the pub down the bay
He’ll give it right back with a story

For Billy’s got gold, he’s got land, he’s got goods
Whatever a lady could dream of
And when Billy sets out in his boat for a tour
The ladies have nothing to scream of

Way-ho, Billy-O
Off in the Dells with the ladies
Way-ho, Billy-O
The Dells are all full of his babies

Old Billy McHugh plays his cards with the men
And plays ‘em again with the ladies
The men give him gold and a turn with their wives
And the wives give him nothing but maybes

Way-ho, Billy-O
Off in Nivern with the ladies
Way-ho, Billy-O
Nivern is full of his babies

Old Billy McHugh has a strong stalwart boat
With riggings designed by a master
She’ll race any boat under Maelchor’s sky
It’s a guarantee Billy’s is faster

For Billy’s got gold, he’s got land, he’s got goods
Whatever old Billy can dream of
But when Billy goes down in the storm off the point
His fortune is nothing to scream of

Way-ho, Billy-O
Down in the sea with the ladies
Way-ho, Billy-O
The undine queen won’t want his babies

 

Found in 16 – Villager Confrontation (Konrad) of Compass(ion).