“American Woods”
Description
William is forced into the army by the parents of his sweetheart. In America he is murdered by Indians. His ghost appears to his sweetheart in Scotland, saying he will wander until she joins him. Within a week she too is dead
References
- Laws M36, "American Woods"
- Creighton-NovaScotia 99, "American Woods" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT 588, AMERWOOD
- Roud #1809
- BI, LM36