X: 1
T: Astley's Ride
T: Drumley's Reel
O: Trad
R: reel, march, polka
N: Named for Philip Astley (1742-1814), the inventor of the modern circus's format.
N: The tune was used during Astley's performances of trick horse riding.
N: The composer is unknown, and may have been Philip Astley himself.
Z: 2010 John Chambers <jc:trillian.mit.edu>
M: 2/4
L: 1/16
K: D
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