“Jimmy Mo Veela Sthore (Jimmy, My Thousand Treasures)”

Description

The singer misses Jimmy, who "travels the wide world o'er" on a quest for wealth. Her parents "never do give me ease." They want her to marry someone rich. She would go to the woods where no one will tease her and stay there until Jimmy returns

References

  1. OLochlainn-More 28A, "Jimmy Mo Veela Sthore" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9782
  3. BI, OLcM028A

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1965 (OLochlainn-More)
Found in: Ireland