“My Charming Coleraine Lass”

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1935 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: love courting river beauty marriage
Found in: Ireland

Description

The singer sees a beautiful girl by the banks of the Bann. He asks her to come away with him. The sit by the river and talk. They set a wedding day and are married

References

  1. SHenry H616, p. 464-463, "My Charming Coleraine Lass" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9460
  3. BI, HHH616
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