“Dame Durden”

Description

"Dame Durden kept five servant maids To carry the milking pail, She also kept five lab'ring men To use the spade and flail." The sundry workers are listed, as well as their (amorous) adventures on Valentine's Day

Cross references

Recordings

  • Bob & Ron Copper, "Dame Durden" (on FSB1)

References

  1. Kennedy 293, "Dame Durden" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. DT, DAMEDURD
  3. Roud #1209
  4. BI, K293

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1923
Found in: Britain(England(South))