“I Am Growing Old and Gray”
Description
The old man laments, "I am growing old and gray ev'ry year," and laments his loss of sexual power, as well as the ability to hold liquor. The women "ask for much more" every year, but he can no longer supply it
Cross references
- cf. "She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain" (tune) and reference there
- cf. "When I Was Young and in My Prime" (theme)
References
- Cray, pp. 53-54, "I Am Growing Old and Gray" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #10140
- BI, EM053