“Young Billy Crane”
Description
The singer, "Nellie Harrison," is betrayed by "Cubit's" arrow and a handsome young man named Billy Crane. She describes how he courted her then went to sea. She declares she will dress in men's clothes and follow her love
Notes
Said to have been inspired by real people, though the names have been changed. The original Nellie Harrison is said to have remained single her whole life.
This song is item dH46 in Laws's Appendix II. - RBW
References
- Doerflinger, pp. 259-260, "Young Billy Crane" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #4164
- BI, Doe259