“By Kells Waters (Kellswaterside)”

Description

The singer sets out and stops, seemingly at random, at a cottage by Kellswater. He introduces himself to the girl, and asks her to marry. She thanks him for the offer but refuses. He tells her of the birdsongs and other joys of his home. She gives in

Same tune

• Camlachie March (per broadside Bodleian 2806 b.11(201))

Cross references

• cf. "The Sweet County Antrim"

Broadsides

• Bodleian, 2806 b.11(201), "Bonny Kell's Waters," The Poet's Box (Glasgow), 1856

References

1. SHenry H802, p. 466, "Kellswaterside" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. McBride 26, "Fair Randalstown" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. Lehr/Best 104, "The Sweet Town of Anthony" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Creighton-Maritime, p. 51, "By Kells Waters" (1 text, 1 tune)
5. DT, KELLWAT2*
6. Roud #2730
7. BI, HHH802