“The Gloamin' Star at E'en”
Description
The singer tells of his hard work all day, but is happy when it's through: "But I maun haste awa' Where the tryst was set yestreen To meet my bonnie lassie Neath the gloamin' star at e'en." He blesses the star, and cares not for riches when he has her.
Notes
Quite a few versions of this open with a reference to Phoebus (Apollo); I have to think it started as a broadside somewhere. - RBW
References
- Ord, pp. 66-67, "'Neath the Gloamin' Star at E'en" (1 text)
- DT, GLOAMSTR
- Roud #5569
- BI, Ord066