“The Feckless Lover”

Description

The singer hears Johnny knock on the door. Her mother overhears and drives Johnny away. Now Johnny turns away in fear every time he sees the singer. She refuses to lament; a young man "scared of an auld woman's tongue" does not deserve her

References

  1. SHenry H216, p. 265, "The Feckless Lover" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #6920
  3. BI, HHH216

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1927 (San Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland