“The Leaves So Green”
Description
The singer, who "never loved to tread" populated areas, asks that his body, when he dies, be taken "to some green lonely spot, Where none with careless steps shall tread." He recalls the flowers and birds, and can rest most easily among them
References
- SHenry H719, p. 63, "The Leaves So Green" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #13332
- BI, HHH719