“Peggy of the Moor”

Description

"Come all you sporting young men and listen unto me, Come all you loyal lovers that live in unity...." The singer was one of many fascinated by Peggy of the Moor. A bold shoemaker will be successful with her. The singer wishes success to lovers

Notes

It is not at all clear from the Henry text whether the singer is the "bold shoemaker" whose attention to Peggy will make all other lover's attentions "useless." - RBW

References

  1. SHenry H761, pp. 228-229, "Peggy of the Moor" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #7979
  3. BI, HHH761

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1938 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland