“The Bonnie Redesdale Lassie”

Description

"The breath of spring is gratefu', As mild it sweeps alang... Yet the bonnie Redesdale lassie Is sweeter still to me." The singer praises each season, but loves the girl best; he would not trade her for kingdoms

Supplemental text

Bonnie Redesdale Lassie, The
  Partial text(s)

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From Stokoe/Reay, Songs and Ballads of Northern England, pp. 37-38.
Stanza 1.

The breath of Spring is gratefu',
  As mild it sweeps alang;
Awaukening bud an' blossom,
  The broomy braes amang;
And wafting notes of gladness,
  Fra ilka bower and tree,
Yet the bonnie Redesdale lassie
  Is sweeter still to me.

(3 additional stanzas)

References

1. Stokoe/Reay, pp. 37-38, "The Bonnie Redesdale Lassie" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. ST StoR037 (Partial)
3. Roud #3057
4. BI, StoR037