“The Emigrant's Farewell”
Description
The singer bids farewell to Ireland; he will admire his home even though he will never return. He bids his sweetheart come with him. He notes how all the best folk of Ireland are going away. He mentions the gold and alcohol available in the New World
Cross references
- cf. "The Green Fields of America (I)" (theme)
References
- SHenry H743, pp. 200-201, "The Emigrant's Farewell" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, GRNFLDAM*
- Roud #15034
- BI, HHH743