This jig (an Irish dance) was originally in 6/8 time.

The pickup notes at the start balance the incomplete measure at the end.

Here's the chord progression starting from the first full measure:

D, G, D, G, D, G, G, G.

The rhythm is one chord on the first beat of the measure and one on the 4th 8th note. (The & of 2 in 3/4 time.) This gives the sound of 6/8 time.

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