“Ida Red (II)”
Description
"I went down one day in a lope, Fool around till I stole a coat." In love with Ida Red, the singer turns criminal (against Ida's wishes). He winds up in prison, and she cannot raise his bail. He regrets his mistake, and looks forward to seeing Ida again
Notes
This song is item dI23 in Laws's Appendix II.
Roud lumps this with Ida Red (I), which is a humorous item; this is a crime ballad. - RBW
References
- Lomax-ABFS, pp. 110-111, "Ida Red" (1 text)
- Roud #3429
- BI, LoA110