“Garden Where the Praties Grow”

Description

""Have you ever been in love, me boys, Oh! have you felt the pain? I'd rather be in jail, I would, than be in love again.... I'd have you all to know That I met her in the garden where the praties grow." The two marry and live happily ever after

Cross references

• cf. "Why Paddy's Not at Work Today" (tune)

Recordings

• Dr. Smith & his Champion Hoss Hair Pullers, "In the Garden Where the Irish Potatoes Grow" (Victor 21711, 1928)

References

1. Sandburg, p. 463, "I Met Her in the Garden Where the Praties Grow" (1 short text, 1 tune)
2. DT, PRATIGRO*
3. Roud #4803
4. BI, San463