“I'm To Be Marrit in May”

Description

"The win' at the window is rattlin', The sheep huddle close on the brae... But what care I for the weather, I'm happy's a queen a' the day... And I'm to be marrit in May." The girl praises her love Johnny and describes the joy she feels

Notes

Since Ord had this from the (reported) author, there is no real reason to think it exists in oral tradition. - RBW

References

  1. Ord, p. 164, "I'm To Be Marrit in May" (1 text)
  2. Roud #5559
  3. BI, Ord164

About

Author: James M. Taylor
Earliest date: 1930 (Ord)
Keywords: love marriage