“The Maid of Altaveedan”

Description

"I met her on the brow of Altaveedon Hill, The lambs were calling after her to stay there." He describes the hills and her, saying "There's a head of gold far lovelier than yon hill." Her beauty has enraptured the singer; he will wander no more

References

  1. SHenry H603, p. 239, "The Maid of Altaveedan" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9474
  3. BI, HHH603

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1935 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: love beauty
Found in: Ireland