“Tis Now, Young Man, Give Me Attention”
Description
The singer complains of his sad life. He courts and marries a girl. After seven years, he finds her untrue, but cannot gain a divorce because he can't prove her infidelity. He wishes to sail away, but hates to live his little girl (?). He dies at sea
References
- BrownII 312, "'Tis Now, Young Man, Give Me Attention" (1 text)
- Roud #6648
- BI, BrII312