“Making My Will (Father Abdey's Will)”

Description

The singer, who is dying, leaves his entire estate to his wife. The estate is detailed in exquisitely rhymed, exquisitely monotonous detail

References

  1. Flanders/Olney, pp. 14-16, "Making My Will (Father Abdey's Will)" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. DT, MAKEWILL*
  3. Roud #4676
  4. BI, FO014

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1945 (Flanders/Olney)
Keywords: dying bequest lastwill
Found in: US(NE)