John Anderson My Jo
John Anderson My Jo is a traditional Scottish tune first recorded in the sixteenth century with lyrics that have since been adapted by various writers including Robert Burns. Set in A minor with a 4/4 meter and structured as a reel, the piece carries a lyrical and reflective character that lends itself to expressive traditional interpretation. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the melody gained widespread historical association through Burns's poignant late-eighteenth-century reworking of the song.
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