“The Road to Dundee”

Description

"Cauld wind was howling o'er moor and o'er mountain" when the singer meets a girl asking her way to Dundee. He says he can't easily tell her, but will show her the way. As they approach the town, they exchange tokens and part. And no, they *don't* marry

References

  1. Ord, pp. 152-153, "The Road to Dundee" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. OLochlainn 95, "Sweet Carnloch Bay" (1 text, 1 tune)
  3. DT, ROADDUND* RDUND2
  4. Roud #2300
  5. BI, Ord152

About

Author: Mackay (per OLochlainn)
Earliest date: 1913 (OLochlainn)
Keywords: travel courting
Found in: Britain(Scotland) Ireland