“Adieu to the Banks of the Roe”

Description

The singer, admitting his "happiest moments are flown," prepares to depart Ireland and his home. He bids farewell to everything he can think of -- the countryside, relatives, pastor. He will dig gold in Australia, and hopes he can return home

References

  1. SHenry H245, pp. 197-198, "Adieu to the Banks of the Roe" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, HHH245

About

Author: James Maxwell ?
Earliest date: 1928 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland