Ripe and Bearded Barley

Cliff used to sing this on our evenings when we leaned more into the drinking songs.  More recently, Michael has taken up this lovely ditty.  Some sources date this to the early 19th century, but without source.

Jos. Morneault

 

A version found in “Folk-Songs of the Upper Thames, with an essay on folk-song activity in the upper Thames neighbourhood.” Alfred Williams. London: Duckworth & Co. 1923