“Birdie Darling”

Description

"Fly across the ocean, birdie, Fly across the deep blue sea, There you'll find an untrue lover...." The singer bids the bird to remind him of his promises to her and how he betrayed her.

References

  1. Belden, p. 210, "Birdie Darling" (1 text)
  2. Roud #7948
  3. BI, Beld210

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1913 (Belden)
Found in: US(MW,So)