“Tom Halyard”

Description

Tom Halyard, mortally wounded, asks his ship's captain if he has done his duty. Assured that he has, he asks the captain to send his love a lock of his hair. He dies with Kate's name on his lips

References

  1. McNeil-SFB1, pp. 42-43, "Tom Halyard" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #4773
  3. BI, MN1042

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1950
Found in: US(Ap)