School: Carrigaline, Ráth Mhór
- Location:
- Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Mhic Conchoille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0357, Page 122
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"Chickens come clock, come clock
I sold my buttermilk every drop
If I had more Id sell it in score
What time is it now, old hag?"(2)
"Sally, sally water sprinkle in the pan
Die? Sally, dye? Sally, your young man
Choose to the East and choose to the West
And choose for the pretty girl you love best.
Now they are married and we wish them joy
First a little girl and then a little boy
Three years after, a son and a daughter
And I pray you (so-&-so) come over the water."(3)
Green Gravel, Green Gravel the Grass is so green
Your friends and relations are shamed to be seen(4)
"Chip chap cherry, all the men in Londonderry
Couldnt find out chip chap cherry."
Tip each button on your clothes, while saying these words to find out 1. who you'll marry "Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor,
Rich man, poor man, beggarman, thief.
2. How you'll be dressed: Silk, satin, calico, rags
3. How you'll go to Church: Coach, carriage, wheel-barrow, walk.
Where you stop when you come to the last button is the Answer
