“Hibernia's Lovely Jean”

Description

The singer returns to Ireland from fighting in Spain, where he meets Hibernia's Lovely Jane. He says that her beauty exceeds that of goddesses or legendary beauties. But her parents will not let her marry a soldier. The singer despairs

References

  1. SHenry H467, p. 428, "Hibernia's Lovely Jane" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #4385
  3. BI, HHH467

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1890 (Kenedy)
Found in: Ireland