“The Wife Who Wouldn't Spin Tow”
Description
The singer recalls the days before his wife was married, when she worked so hard on her father's farm. But now she is married, she does nothing except dress up and leave home. He would happily be rid of her if he could.
Cross references
- cf. "The Wife Wrapt in Wether's Skin" [Child 277] (theme)
References
- Randolph 398, "The Wife Who Wouldn't Spin Tow" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #7615
- BI, R398