Level: 2/3
Tuning: DADGAD

Tramps and Hawkers is a slow aire and one of the perennial Scottish traditional songs with a very nice set of words to it. The melody has been used for a number of other songs, most notably Bob Dylan’s “I Pity the Poor Immigrant”. The melody, largely played on the bass strings, gives the tune a rich, sonorous feel. Lindsey is a song written by the great Archie Fisher who was one of the biggest early influences on the British guitar players along with Davey Graham. Archie’s influence was stronger from the traditional standpoint. This is a perfect example of a song where the vocal line mirrors the melodic line of the guitar producing highly effective results.