“Nellie (II)”
Description
"Come, listen to me, a story I'll tell... I once loved and courted a dear little girl." But her parents are opposed, and she marries rich Mr. Brown. He is a drunkard and ignores her. She dies. The singer wants to die for love of her
References
- MHenry-Appalachians, pp. 142-143, "Nellie" (1 text)
- Roud #4212
- BI, MHAp142