“Mary on the Banks of the Lee”
Description
Before the singer leaves Mary to go on the ocean he warns her her not to stay out late on the moors. He writes her a letter but recieves no reply. He returns and brings roses to place on her grave.
Notes
The description is from the text of "Lovely Banks of Lea" on "Oak - Country Songs and Music," Musical Traditions Record MTCD327-8 (2003) sung by Peta Webb, apparently following the text from Mary Connors. It is longer than Paddy Tunney's. - BS
Recordings
- Paddy Tunney, "Mary on the Banks of the Lee" (on IRPTunney01)
- Sheila Stewart, "The Banks of the Lee" (on SCStewartsBlair01)
References
- OCanainn, p. 56, "The Banks of the Lee" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, BNKSLEE*
- Roud #6857
- BI, DTbnksle