Johnny Cope

Hornpipe · 4/4 · F major

Johnny Cope is a well-known traditional Scottish tune associated with the Jacobite rising of 1745 and named after the defeated British general Sir John Cope. While often played as a march, it also appears in various collections as a hornpipe or reel in F major with a lively and spirited character. Because its exact composer is not verified in historical records, the tune is best understood as a traditional piece that gained enduring popularity through military and folk repertoires.

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