“Sprightly Young Damsel”

Description

Daughter complains of pains. Mother says it's time to marry the rich miller. Daughter would marry the unsuspecting father, poor farmer Willie. Mother refuses. Daughter reminds mother of her own indiscretions. Mother relents and prepares a grand wedding.

Recordings

  • Michael "Straighty"' Flanagan, "Sprightly Young Damsel" (on IRClare01)

References

  1. Roud #18473
  2. BI, RcSpYDam

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1914 (according to notes to IRClare01)
Found in: Ireland