Words and music by Henry Carey.
Carey composed his melody in 1715. It soon became popular, but owing to the similarity of certain phrases to those of an older tune known as ‘The Country Lass,’ the two gradually got mixed up, with the result that the latter became the recognized setting.
Off She Goes (S.B.T. 7)
A once popular dance air.
Oft in the Stilly Night (S.B.S. 13)
From T. Moore's National Airs, set to an air possibly of Scotch origin. There are also settings by Stevenson and Hullah.
Oh Blame Not the Bard (O.C.S. 35)
Words by T. Moore.
In Irish Melodies. Set to the tune ‘Kitty Tyrrel.’