The History And Lyrics Of Irish Folksong Galway Piper
“The Galway Piper,” also known as “Piping Tim,” is a well-known traditional Irish folk song, commonly categorized as a drinking song, as its lyrics, which tell of a great piper, make for a rousing sing-along. As is the case with so many wonderful old tunes, the person or people who wrote “The Galway Piper” are forgotten to history, though it’s known to have been published as early as 1740. Lyrics...