“The Flower of Sweet Erin the Green”

Description

Singer supposes her true love is "far from sweet Erin the green." He "vowed to be constant and true." She denied him and now blames herself for their separation. She warns maids "never your true love despise." She sees no peace but "yon dark silent grave"

References

1. Tunney-SongsThunder, pp. 144-145, "The Flower of Sweet Erin the Green" (1 text)
2. Morton-Ulster 22, "Erin the Green" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. Morton-Maguire 42, pp. 131-132,172, "Erin the Green" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Roud #2790
5. BI, TST144