“Braiding Her Glossy Black Hair”

Description

The April sun is shining, the larks singing, when the singer seeds Mary as he heads off to work. His heart is ensnared as he watches her braid her hair. Others report that he is never the same cheerful worker again; he is distracted by dreams of Mary

References

  1. SHenry H493, pp. 237-238, "Braiding Her Glossy Black Hair" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9472
  3. BI, HHH493

About

Author: Words: Andrew Doey
Earliest date: 1933 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: love beauty
Found in: Ireland