“Summer Hill”

Description

The singer tells how he used to ramble, until he spies Cupid and is pierced by his dart. Now "I'm a wounded lover on Summer Hill." He describes the girl's beauty, and hopes to win her. He refuses to reveal his name

References

  1. SHenry H20b, p. 245, "Summer Hill" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9482
  3. BI, HHH020b

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1924 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: love courting beauty
Found in: Ireland