“Glen O'Lee”
Description
The exile recalls leaving Donegal. He tells of leaving his friends. He mentions all the things he can no longer do: Play the fiddle at balls, dance the jig with the girls, etc. From ten thousand miles away, he wishes peace and contentment to his old home
Cross references
- cf. "Scarborough Settler's Lament" (theme) and references there
References
- SHenry H672, p. 212, "Glen O'Lee" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, HHH672