“Donald o' Dundee”

Description

"Young Donald is the blythest lad That e'er made love to me; Whene'er he's by, my heart is glad; He seems so gay and free. Then on his pipes he plays so sweet...." She has been courted by Sandy, but loves only Donald, who has now offered to wed her

Broadsides

• NLScotland, RB.m.168(147), "Donald of Dundee," J. Pitts, London, 1820-1844; also L.C.Fol.70(31b), "Donald o' Dundee," Poet's Box (Dundee), c. 1870

References

1. Ford-Vagabond, pp. 306-307, "Donald o' Dundee" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Roud #6716
3. BI, FVS306