“Jinkin' You, Johnnie Lad”

Description

"Oh, ken ye my love Johnnie, he lives doon on yonder lea, and he's lookin', and he's joukin', and he's aye watchin' me." The singer describes her deep fondness for (Johnnie/Jockie), and looks forward to a happy life despite his poverty

Recordings

• Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, "Johnny Lad" (on SCMacCollSeeger01)

References

1. Ford-Vagabond, pp. 45-47, "Jinkin' You, Jockie Lad" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. DT, JOHNLAD
3. Roud #6131
4. BI, FVS045