“I Ask that Gal”
Description
When the singer asks her to give him some, she tells him to wait until the 'taters are done. He can't wait, and forces himself on her, only to lament "the 'taters got burnt an' so did I."
Notes
Sung to the melody of "Frog Went A-Courtin'." - EC
This instinctively reminds me of the story of King Alfred and the Cakes. But it's not the same story, and I would be shocked at any evidence of literary dependence. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "Frog Went A-Courtin'" (tune)
References
- Randolph-Legman I, pp. 133-134, "I Ask that Gal" (3 texts, 1 tune)
- Roud #11500
- BI, RL133