“The Feckless Lover”
Description
The singer hears Johnny knock on the door. Her mother overhears and drives Johnny away. Now Johnny turns away in fear every time he sees the singer. She refuses to lament; a young man "scared of an auld woman's tongue" does not deserve her
References
- SHenry H216, p. 265, "The Feckless Lover" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #6920
- BI, HHH216