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Dance To Thy Daddy – When The Boat Comes In

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Dance To Thy Daddy - When The Boat Comes In

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Dance To Thy Daddy – When The Boat Comes In easy piano folk song – traditional Northumbrian song of welcome and homecoming – with free PDF sheet music, background, and video tutorials.

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About the Folk Song

This lively folk song comes from Northumberland in the North-East of England and was sung by fishing families to celebrate the safe return of the boats. Its steady rhythm and joyful refrain made it a favourite for dancing and gatherings on the quayside.

Later versions appeared in printed collections and television themes, keeping the song widely known. Its mix of family warmth and local pride gives it lasting appeal in British folk tradition.

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