“The Last Farewell (The Lover's Return)”

Description

"So at last you have come back Since time at last has set you free...." The singer recalls his old love for the other -- but concludes that it is all over now: "No, no, you must not take my hand; God never gives us back our youth...."

References

1. Randolph 761, "The Last Farewell" (2 texts, 1 tune)
2. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 495,496 "The Last Farewell" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 761A)
3. MHenry-Appalachians, pp. 152-153, "And So You Have Come Back to Me" (1 text)
4. Spaeth-WeepMore, pp. 33-34, "Too Late" (1 text, 1 tune)
5. Roud #3590
6. BI, R761