“Indians' Farewell”

Description

"When shall we all meet again? (x2) Oft shall glowing hope expire, Oft our wearied love retire, Oft shall death and sorrow reign, Ere we all shall meet again." Though the company is parted, and will in time grow old, they will meet again hereafter

Supplemental text

Indians' Farewell
  Partial text(s)

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From Harvey H. Fuson, Ballads of the Kentucky Highlands, p. 216.
"From singing of Mrs. Louisa Moses."

When shall we all meet again?
When shall we all meet again?
Oft shall glowing hope expire,
Oft our wearied love retire,
Oft shall death and sorrow reign,
Ere we all shall meet again.

(3 additional stanzas)

Notes

No, there is no hint in the text why Fuson's informant called it "Indians' Farewell." - RBW

References

1. Fuson, p. 216, "Indians' Farewell" (1 text)
2. ST Fus216 (Partial)
3. Roud #16410
4. BI, Fus216