Not the three songs you mention, Bill, but some of the trench songs in the link do say what known tunes the new lyrics 'match.'
I can't imagine too many veterans of either war came home and shared the lyrics they enjoyed 'over there' with the family in the parlour. But there must have been some lively choruses remembered in the local tavern/pub/barroom gatherings of veterans!
Some of the "robust bawdy songs" are found here (with a warning for those offended by the strong language) http://ww1lit.nsms.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/education/tutorials/intro/trench/songs
Not the three songs you mention, Bill, but some of the trench songs in the link do say what known tunes the new lyrics 'match.'
I can't imagine too many veterans of either war came home and shared the lyrics they enjoyed 'over there' with the family in the parlour. But there must have been some lively choruses remembered in the local tavern/pub/barroom gatherings of veterans!
Thanks for memories of belting out the ‘Woad’ song over many a campfire and pub night.