“Half-Past Ten”

Description

The singer courted "wifie Jean," but her parents always locked the door at half past ten. Eventually she sees to it that the clock stops so she has more time with the young men. Finally her parents agree to the marriage; all live happily thereafter

Broadsides

• NLScotland, R.B..m.168(213), "Half-Past Ten," Robert MacIntosh (Glasgow), c. 1850; also L.C.Fol.178.A.2(077), "Half-Past Ten," unknown, c. 1870

References

1. Ford-Vagabond, pp. 110-112, "Half-Past Ten" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Ord, pp. 71-72, "Half-Past Ten" (1 text)
3. Roud #2856
4. BI, FVS110