“The Buttermilk Boy”
Description
A poor boy tells his mother of his plan to get buttermilk, sell it to buy eggs, raise chickens, sell chickens, etc., and so get rich. Very early on, he spills the goods and his schemes come to naught. Listeners are warned against counting their chickens
References
- SHenry H57a, pp. 57-58, "The Buttermilk Boy" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #1227
- BI, HHH057a