DESCRIPTION:
This is a tune from France, written by the hurdy-gurdy player Gilles Chabenat. It's usually written as a waltz, but more accurately described as a bourree a trois temps (in 3/8 time). The rhythm is closer to a jig than to a waltz. Since having been recorded by Irish band Solas, it has become a popular tune in Scottish and Irish sessions. Solas played it as a slow air, but I've speeded it up a bit to reflect its origin as a dance tune.

This is a three-part harmony arrangement by David James (www.tiompanalley.com). I have recorded all three voices on my Mid-Missouri M-0W mandolin, with an added tenor guitar rhythm track.

For the Mandolin Cafe Song-A-Week social group, week #82.