Jack Monroe (song)


"Jack Monroe", is a traditional ballad of uncertain origin. American broadsides of the song date back to around 1830. The song is a staple of the folk rock repertoire and has been performed by Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and more commonly, The Grateful Dead. In 1931, Florence Reece used this tune for her song "Which Side Are You On?". Also performed by Melora Creager of Rasputina on Ancient Cross-Dressing Songs.

Collected versions

This song has been collected 17 times in Scotland. It has only been found twice in England - as "The Maid of Chatham" by Sabine Baring-Gould in Devon in 1893, and as "Jacky Robinson" by Ralph Vaughan Williams in Essex.