“Castleroe Mill”
Description
The singer meets a girl on Lammas Day. He tells her that he has saved up enough to emigrate to Canada, and asks if she will go with him. She cannot leave; her parents are "on the decline." He departs but hopes he can return to her
Cross references
- cf. "We'd Better Bide a Wee" (theme)
- cf. "Betsy of Dramoor" (theme)
References
- SHenry H22b, p. 361, "Castleroe Mill" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #4719
- BI, HHH022b