“Coatman's Saloon”

Description

The singer meets a young lady. He invites her to Coatman's for ice cream. She orders a steak. She says "her husband had gone to war" but at the ferry her "husband" threatens to shoot him. "The story will be continued in the 'Guardian' next week"

References

  1. Dibblee/Dibblee, pp. 98-99, "Coatman's Saloon" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #12450
  3. BI, Dib098

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1973 (Dibblee/Dibblee)
Keywords: lie food humorous husband
Found in: Canada(Mar)