Caller Herrin'

March · 4/4 · G major

Caller Herrin is a traditional Scottish tune associated with the Edinburgh fishwives who sold fresh herring on the streets, famously linked to a song published in the early nineteenth century with music by Nathaniel Gow and lyrics by Carolina Nairne. The melody is typically performed in a steady 4/4 meter as a march, featuring a character that is simultaneously lively, lyrical, and evocative of street cries. While its exact earlier folk roots remain uncertain, the tune has endured as a classic staple of Scottish traditional music and maritime heritage.

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