“Sweet Londonderry (on the Banks of the Foyle)”

Description

The singer describes the "ancient walled city," "sweet Londonderry on the banks of the Foyle." Orphaned, he works for years as a sailor. He courts a pretty girl of Londonderry. He hopes to work for her when they are married

References

  1. SHenry H813, p. 468, "Sweet Londonderry" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9453
  3. BI, HHH813

About

Alternate titles: “Londonderry on the Banks of the Foyle”; “Lovely Derry on the Banks of the Foyle”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1939 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland