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There are "Bow and balance" versions all over as well. I've heard it suggested that the "Bow and balance" refrain is either a reference to songs like this being used as dance tunes, or perhaps to the idea of playparty singing them, where one person would begin and the ballad would travel from one singer to the next.

I'm willing to bet that Bonny Bows of London is related to Bow and Balance, but it could be just me.