“O, Jeanie Dear”

Description

"O, Jeanie dear, the flow'rs, the flow'rs are springing... the lark is winging... And to my ravished ear his wondrous singing Is all of love... and you." The singer details how nature rejoices in Jeanie -- and he rejoices even more

Cross references

References

  1. SHenry H545, pp. 225-226, "O, Jeanie Dear" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #7974
  3. BI, HHH545

About

Author: Words: Andrew Doey
Earliest date: 1934 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: love bird nonballad
Found in: Ireland