“The Rolling Stone”

Description

Hard times leave a husband wanting to move to (California); his wife wishes to stay at home. She wins the argument by pointing out that they might be killed by Indians on their way

Cross references

• cf. "The Husband's Departure" (form, lyrics)

References

1. Laws B25, "The Rolling Stone"
2. Belden, pp. 351-352, "The Rolling Stone" (1 text plus mention of 1 more)
3. Randolph 194, "The Rolling Stone" (4 texts, 1 tune)
4. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 186-188, "The Rolling Stone" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 194A)
5. Fuson, p. 100, "The Stone that Is Rolling" (1 text)
6. FSCatskills 87, "The Rolling Stone" (1 text, 1 tune)
7. Scott-BoA, pp. 161-163, "The Wisconsin Emigrant" (1 text, 1 tune)
8. DT 387, ROLLNGST*
9. Roud #710
10. BI, LB25