This is a square tune, usually played in key of G, with two parts and many names. Links
What is the name of this tune? Some people call it "Hop High Ladies" but that can be confused with "Hop High," a different tune with different words. This tune is called "Uncle Joe" or "Did you ever see the devil, Uncle Joe?", or "Did you ever go to meeting, Uncle Joe?" and these names have the advantage of matching the lyrics. This tune is apparently derived from, or is the same as, the much older "Miss McLeod's Reel," also known as "Billy Boy." | West Virgina fiddler John Morris in the parking lot at a festival. The tune is "Did you ever see the devil, Uncle Joe?" in key of G. The video seems to have bandwidth problems; I doubt John can actually make his head disappear. |
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