“Rain and Snow”
Description
Singer's wife gives him trouble, runs him "out in the cold rain and snow." She comes downstairs combing her hair, saying she'll no longer be mistreated; he kills her (, lays out the body, then trembles with cold fear)
Notes
The liner notes to Chandler's recording lump this with "Sporting Bachelors." I demur; that's a humorous cautionary tale, while this is a tragedy. - PJS
It seems to me I've heard this done with a somewhat humorous twist, but certainly it's a distinct song. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "Nine Hundred Miles" (tune)
- cf. "Reuben's Train" (tune)
Recordings
- Dillard Chandler, "Rain and Snow" (on Chandler01)
References
- Roud #3634
- BI, RcRaAnSn