“C'etait Trois Jeunes Garcons Partis Pour un Voyage (Three Young Boys Go on a Voyage)”

Description

French. Three boys go on a voyage to distant islands, leaving loved ones. The youngest walks on the shore and cries. From far away he hears the voice of a swallow speaking to him about love. Beautiful swallow, fly to "la belle" and sit on her knee.

References

  1. Peacock, p. 512, "C'etait Trois Jeunes Garcons Partis Pour un Voyage" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, Pea512

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1960 (Peacock)
Found in: Canada(Newf)