“Jolly Old Hawk”
Description
"Jolly (old hawk/goshawk) and his wings were grey." Cumulative song: The singer asks who will win his love, and recites the animals he gave as gifts: One hawk, two birds, three cocks (or a three-thistle cock), four pigs (or a four-hoofed pig), etc.
References
- Kennedy 298, "The Jolly Gos-Hawk" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, JOLLHAWK
- Roud #1048
- BI, K298