Rambling Sailor, The

Polka · 2/4 · A major

The Rambling Sailor is a traditional English folk tune found in various historical tune books and dance collections dating back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Set in A major with a 2/4 meter, this lively polka is typically played with a brisk, bouncy tempo well-suited for traditional social dancing. Because the exact composer and precise geographic origin remain uncertain, the tune is best known through its enduring presence in regional instrumental repertoires.

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