“The Bann Water Side”

Description

The singer sees a pretty girl by the Bann. He offers her a comfortable life if she will marry him. She says she would rather be poor than beguiled. He promises that, if he becomes poor, he will split his last shilling with her. They are happily married

Broadsides

• Bodleian, 2806 b.11(265), "The Blackwater Side" ("As I roved out one evening fair down by a shady grove"), H. Such (London), 1863-1885

Recordings

• Robert Cinnamond, "Bannwaterside" (on IRRCinnamond01)

References

1. SHenry H685, p. 460, "The Bann Water Side" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. McBride 9, "The Blackwater Side" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. Roud #3037
4. BI, HHH685