“This Is the Nicht My Johnnie Set”
Description
"This is the nicht my Johnnie set, And promised to be here; Oh, what can stay his longing step? He's fickle grown, I fear." She describes how carefully she has prepared for his coming. At last he arrives and they prepare for a snug evening.
References
- Ford-Vagabond, pp. 84-86, "This Is the Night My Johnnie Set" (1 text)
- Ord, pp. 146-147, "This Is the Nicht My Johnnie Set" (1 text)
- Roud #5553
- BI, FVS084