“The Collier Laddie”

Description

The singer (or someone) sees a bonnie lass, and steps up to court her. She rejects him; she loves a collier laddie. He goes to her father, offering land and wealth. She still says no. Years later, he turns up poor and begs at the door of girl and collier

References

1. Ord, pp. 40-42, "The Collier Laddie" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. DT, COLLAD COLLAD2*
3. Roud #3787
4. BI, Ord040