“Sim Courted the Widow”
Description
"Seven long years did Sim court the widder... Seven long years, and Sim didn't git her." Sim went home grieving -- but not before stealing a curry-comb. Forced to return it by "my son John," the rest of the song relates Sim's disjointed further adventures
References
- Belden, pp. 436-437, "Sim and the Widow" (2 texts)
- Randolph 371, "Sim Courted the Widow" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Randolph/Cohen, pp. 301-302, "Sim Courted the Widow" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 371)
- Roud #7621
- BI, R371