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The Miller

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Alternative title: The Jolly Miller

Performer: Neal, Mrs C S
Place Collected: Aston Subedge
Date collected: 1927-1935
Collector: Carpenter, James Madison
Roud Number: 733

A charming children’s singing game no longer played in England’s playgrounds. The age of the song is obscure but can be traced back to the 19th century. This song is not to be confused with a different song (Roud 4347) of the same title.

Notes by Gwilym Davies

Media & Downloads

See the song/tune as collected (PDF file)
Hear the song/tune (midi file)
Version to sing (PDF file)
Hear a version to sing (midi file)
Song/tune as collected (abc file)
Version to sing (abc file)