“Rosie, Darling Rosie”
Description
"Rosie, darling Rosie, Ha ha Rosie (x2)" "Way down yonder in Baltimore, Ha ha Rosie, Need no carpet on my floor." "Grab your partner and follow me..." "Some folks say preachers won't steal..." "Stop right still and study yourself..."
Notes
Lyrics from this song made their way into the folk-revival version of "Rocky Road (Green Green)," but they don't share lyrics in their traditional versions. - PJS
Cross references
- cf. "Coney Isle" (floating lyrics)
- cf. "Some Folks Say that a Preacher Won't Steal" (lyrics)
Recordings
- Children of Brown's Chapel School, "Rosie, Darling Rosie" (on NFMAla6, RingGames1)
References
- Courlander-NFM, pp. 155-156, "(Rosie Darling Rosie)" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #11008
- BI, CNFM155