Bill in Alabama, thanks a million! I'm starting to do concerts of parlor songs, played on the zither etc, and am very excited to see this sheet music.

*But,* this isn't exactly the trad version of the song. The original parlor songs tended to be flowery and heavily ornamented, and the folk process simplified them, both words and melody.

Now. How can I get you the folk melody? I know it, but my computer skills are rusting to dust these days. If no one comes up with it, message me and I'll go ahead and type it in, make a MIDI, etc. I'll have to get some help, tho. - Rita Ferrara