“The Fisherman's Daughter”

Description

"I've been caught in a net by a dear little pet... She's a fisherman's daughter, lives over the water, She's going to be married next Sunday to me." He describes her beauty, her cheeriness, her singing. He looks forward to the wedding

Notes

I somehow doubt this song originated in the Ozarks. - RBW

References

  1. Randolph 786, "The Fisherman's Daughter" (1 text)
  2. Roud #7417
  3. BI, R786

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1940 (Randolph)
Found in: US(So)