“The Sailor and His Bride”

Description

The sailor's widow reports that her husband went to sea three years ago, after only three months of marriage. His ship was lost in a storm; she wishes that she could join him in his watery grave

References

1. Laws K10, "The Sailor and His Bride"
2. Randolph 762, "My Lovely Sailor Boy" (2 texts, 1 tune)
3. Eddy 34, "The Sailor and His Bride" (2 texts, 1 tune)
4. JHCox 113, "The Sailor and His Bride" (2 texts)
5. BrownII 112, "The Sailor's Bride" (2 texts)
6. Chappell-FSRA 31, "Charlie and Mary" (1 text)
7. Peacock, pp. 439-440, "Early Spring" (1 text, 1 tune)
8. DT 558, SAILBRDE
9. Roud #274
10. BI, LK10