“The Farmer”
Description
The singer overhears a girl singing the praise of her farmer boy. A farmer needs no clock to awake him. He brings home money to his wife. Kings have cares, but farmers are free. Nobles are dependent on farmers, who are always generous to strangers
Cross references
- cf. "The Farmer and the Shanty Boy" (theme)
References
- SHenry H676, pp. 41-42, "The Farmer" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #13356
- BI, HHH676