“The Bonnie Wee Lass of the Glen”

Description

The singer goes "up to a neat little cottage" and is amazed at the beauty of the girl living here. When he courts her, she accuses him of flattery and deception, and says she is too young to marry. He wishes her happiness and hopes to change her mind

Cross references

References

  1. SHenry H14a, pp. 356-357, "The Bonnie Wee Lass of the Glen" (1 text, 2 tunes)
  2. Roud #6879
  3. BI, HHH014a

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1924 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland