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Banker, The

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Performer: Puffet, John
Place Collected: Lechlade
Date collected: Between 1913 and 1916
Collector: Williams, Alfred
Roud Number: 3321

This merry piece on the subject of love rejected and subsequent regret is relatively uncommon.  Apart from the Gloucestershire versions, it has only appeared a handful of times.

For a Gloucestershire tune to this song, see http://glostrad.com/young-banker/.

Notes by Gwilym Davies 12 March 2016