“Farewell to Tarwathie”
Description
Sailor bids farewell to Tarwathie, his girl and his friends as he sets off for the Greenland whaling grounds. He describes the harsh conditions in Greenland, saying they'll not tarry there, but head for home as soon as possible
Cross references
- cf. "Green Bushes" (tune)
- cf. "The Grand Hotel" (tune)
Recordings
- A. L. Lloyd, "Farewell to Tarwathie" (on Lloyd3, Lloyd9)
References
- DT, TARWATHI*
- Roud #2562
- BI, DTtarwat