November Drinking Song
Knock At The Knocker, Ring At The Bell track 7
The November Drinking Song was written in 1973 by Martin Graebe, for a show called 'Maypoles to Mistletoe' which presents the seasons of the year in songs, poetry and prose. One of the participants, Geoff Harris, lamented the lack of songs about November and this song was the result. We do realise that Christmas isn’t actually in November, but really the sentiments of the song are appropriate for a cold and dreary night in any of the winter months.
You'll find the words and notation in Martin Graebe's songbook Jack in the Green, which you can download from his website.
We have combined the song with Hot Punch a dance tune from Dartmoor melodeon player Bob Cann.