“Rachel Dear/The Maine Water Side”
Description
The singer recalls the sad day Rachel fell into the river Maine and drowned. She is found by her cousin. Her family, friends, and sweetheart mourn. The song closes with a description of her beauty
Notes
One of the Sam Henry colums claims this is a true story and gives circumstantial details, but no dates. - RBW
References
- SHenry H62, pp. 148-149, "Rachel Dear/The Main Water Side" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #9451
- BI, HHH062