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1. A baronet lately a dutchman I trow

First Line:
A baronet lately a dutchman I trow
Last Line:
So he bravely resolved even to take to his heels
DMI number:
28784

2. A story I'll tell you a story so merry

First Line:
A story I'll tell you a story so merry
Last Line:
And not trust to such as have treasury views | Derry down &c
DMI number:
20467

3. A tailor there was and he lived in a garret

First Line:
A tailor there was and he lived in a garret
Last Line:
For cross legged together they sat till they died
DMI number:
25250

4. A tale of grief I must unfold

First Line:
A tale of grief I must unfold
Last Line:
Of this great duke of Buckingham
DMI number:
37020

5. A tale of the grief I must unfold

First Line:
A tale of the grief I must unfold
Last Line:
Of this great Duke of Buckingham
Author:
Richard Johnson (Speculation)
DMI number:
12053

6. Ah me vile wretch that ever I was born

First Line:
Ah me vile wretch that ever I was born
Last Line:
To murder him and twas the very same
DMI number:
37059

7. Alas that ever this day we did see

First Line:
Alas that ever this day we did see
Last Line:
That ever he forced king Edward to die
DMI number:
37013

8. A wonder stranger ne'r was known

First Line:
A wonder stranger ne'r was known
Last Line:
For force oft breeds their lives decay
DMI number:
11430

9. An ancient story ile tell you anon

First Line:
An ancient story ile tell you anon
Last Line:
Thou hast brought him a pardon from good king John
DMI number:
37422

10. As Chloe on flowers reclined over the stream

First Line:
As Chloe on flowers reclined over the stream
Last Line:
She found he was kind and believed he was true
Author:
John Hoadly (Absolute)
DMI number:
27746

11. Behold here's a ditty tis true and no jest

First Line:
Behold here's a ditty tis true and no jest
Last Line:
No mortal can prevent what the fates have decreed
DMI number:
12085

12. Complaining to fortune on whom I relied

First Line:
Complaining to fortune on whom I relied
Last Line:
And grant me for ever the house on the hill
DMI number:
22029

13. Fair angel of England thy beauty most bright

First Line:
Fair angel of England thy beauty most bright
Last Line:
That I may say welcome sweet virgin to me
DMI number:
37016

14. From Lincoln to London rode forth our young squire

First Line:
From Lincoln to London rode forth our young squire
Last Line:
A coach with a coronet trailed to her tweed
Author:
William Shenstone (Absolute)
DMI number:
27244

15. God prosper the king and the king's noble sons

First Line:
God prosper the king and the king's noble sons
Last Line:
Unless tis cleared up by another gazette
DMI number:
19466

16. Haven't you heard of a fortress renowned in fame

First Line:
Haven't you heard of a fortress renowned in fame
Last Line:
But freely surrender my Bergen-op-Zoom
DMI number:
20409

17. He rose and shut the door his man he blames

First Line:
He rose and shut the door his man he blames
Last Line:
Amen say all if it be thy blessed will
DMI number:
37061

18. Historians from Norway their wonders have told

First Line:
Historians from Norway their wonders have told
Last Line:
I'd venture to travel with all the world over
DMI number:
38018

19. It was a blind beggar that long lost his sight

First Line:
It was a blind beggar that long lost his sight
Last Line:
With marvellous pleasure and wished delight
DMI number:
11678

20. Itt was a blind beggar had long lost his sight

First Line:
Itt was a blind beggar had long lost his sight
Last Line:
All with his faire ladye the prettye Bessee
DMI number:
37333

21. My sheep I've forsaken and left my sheep-hook

First Line:
My sheep I've forsaken and left my sheep-hook
Last Line:
The moments neglected return not again | O what had my youth with ambition to do &c
DMI number:
38165

22. I salute thee sweet Princess with title of grace

First Line:
I salute thee sweet Princess with title of grace
Last Line:
This ding dong of pleasure may satisfy you
Author:
Richard Johnson (Speculation)
DMI number:
12052

23. I once a duchess was of great renown

First Line:
I once a duchess was of great renown
Last Line:
Think on their ends that like to her may be
DMI number:
11462

24. I once a duchess was of great renown

First Line:
I once a duchess was of great renown
Last Line:
Think on their ends that like to hers may be
DMI number:
17236

25. I'll tell you a story a story anon

First Line:
I'll tell you a story a story anon
Last Line:
Thou hast brought a pardon from good King John | Derry down down hey derry down
DMI number:
11457

26. If Rosamond that was so fair

First Line:
If Rosamond that was so fair
Last Line:
What plagues are due to sinful lives | Then maids and wives in time amend | For love and beauty will have end
DMI number:
11406

27. If Rosamonde that was so faire

First Line:
If Rosamonde that was so faire
Last Line:
What plagues are due to sinful lives | Then maids and wives in time amend | For love and beauty will have end
DMI number:
37383

28. O wanton king Edward thy labour is vain

First Line:
O wanton king Edward thy labour is vain
Last Line:
Yet England will give me a sad burial
DMI number:
37017

29. On the banks of the Leven near deep flowing Clyde

First Line:
On the banks of the Leven near deep flowing Clyde
Last Line:
So I lost the fair lass without stocking or shoe
DMI number:
37892

30. Say no more of the breezes some wine and tobacco

First Line:
Say no more of the breezes some wine and tobacco
Last Line:
And freedom to those who have hearts to defend it
DMI number:
36003

31. Quoth S----s to P------y since words may cause fighting

First Line:
Quoth S----s to P------y since words may cause fighting
Last Line:
That doughty performance called Faction Detected | Derry etc
DMI number:
18297

32. To a certain old chapel well known in the town

First Line:
To a certain old chapel well known in the town
Last Line:
That honesty's better by far than a place | Derry down &c
Author:
Sir Charles Hanbury Williams (Speculation)
DMI number:
19531

33. Wat Tyler is from Dartford gone

First Line:
Wat Tyler is from Dartford gone
Last Line:
And after followed joyful peace
DMI number:
37015

34. Welsh Morgan young Teague and brisk Sawney the Scot

First Line:
Welsh Morgan young Teague and brisk Sawney the Scot
Last Line:
So to the coronation they all did proceed
DMI number:
11684

35. When God had taken away true wisdom's king

First Line:
When God had taken away true wisdom's king
Last Line:
And hell bred Pluto plagues them now with fire
DMI number:
11468

36. When my hairs grow hoary and my cheeks look pale

First Line:
When my hairs grow hoary and my cheeks look pale
Last Line:
She lived well and happy unto her last day
DMI number:
11676

37. Within a gallant palace most brave

First Line:
Within a gallant palace most brave
Last Line:
With his fair lady pretty Bessie
DMI number:
11679

38. Ye lords and ye commons give ear to my ditty

First Line:
Ye lords and ye commons give ear to my ditty
Last Line:
Sure all will believe honest gentleman Harry | Derry down
DMI number:
20463

39. You beauteous ladies great and small

First Line:
You beauteous ladies great and small
Last Line:
A serving man became a queen
DMI number:
37594

40. You beauteous ladies great and small

First Line:
You beauteous ladies great and small
Last Line:
A serving man to be a queen
DMI number:
11417

41. Ye beaux and ye belles both in court and in city

First Line:
Ye beaux and ye belles both in court and in city
Last Line:
Then they'll never preach more nor the court will displease | Derry down
DMI number:
20465

42. Ye frolicsome blades who through life rove along

First Line:
Ye frolicsome blades who through life rove along
Last Line:
So Scotland a wise head nay wiser has found | For S---t on s---d shall still be renowned
DMI number:
33256

43. You lads and you lasses that live at long let

First Line:
You lads and you lasses that live at long let
Last Line:
Let him first make a better or kiss my bum fiddle | Derry down down and hey derry down
Author:
Anne Finch [nee Kingsmill] (Speculation)
DMI number:
12087

44. You noble minds and famous martiall wights

First Line:
You noble minds and famous martiall wights
Last Line:
And soe God send all murderers may be served
Author:
Richard Johnson (Confident)
DMI number:
37274

45. Young gallants all I pray draw near

First Line:
Young gallants all I pray draw near
Last Line:
He'd never kiss a beggar more
DMI number:
11685