by Ben Traverse | Mar 6, 2023 | Ballad, Ireland
As I Roved Out Traditional, 1947 | Roud 162, 227; Laws O17; Child 299; Ballad Index C299, LO17 Lyrics: As I roved out on a May morningOn a May morning right earlyI spied my love upon the wayOh, Lord but she was early Her shoes were black, her stockings whiteAnd her...
by Ben Traverse | Feb 21, 2023 | Ballad, Ireland, Uncategorized
Molly Malone Traditional, c. 1875 | Roud 16932, Ballad Index FSWB124B Lyrics: In Dublin’s fair cityWhere the girls are so prettyI first set my eyes on sweet Molly MaloneAnd she wheeled her wheel-barrowThrough streets broad and narrowCrying, “Cockles and mussels,...
by Ben Traverse | Feb 16, 2023 | Ballad, Drinking Song, Ireland, Uncategorized
(There’s) Whiskey in the Jar Traditional, c. 1855 | Roud 533, Laws L13A, Ballad Index LL13 Lyrics: As I was going over the far-famed Kerry MountainsI met with Captain Farrel, and his money he was countingI first produced my pistol, and I then produced my...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 27, 2022 | America, Non-Ballad Music
Shady Grove Traditional | Roud 4456, Ballad Index SKE57 Lyrics: Shady Grove, my little loveShady Grove I sayShady Grove, my little loveI’m bound to go away Cheeks as red as a blooming roseAnd eyes are the prettiest brownShe’s the darling of my...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 27, 2022 | America, Non-Ballad Music
Say, Darlin’, Say Traditional | Roud 470, Ballad Index RcSyDaSa Lyrics: Hush little baby don’t say a wordMama’s gonna buy you a mocking birdSay, darlin’, sayIf that mocking bird don’t singMama’s gonna buy you a diamond ringSay, darlin’, say If that...
