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YOUNG JOHNNY OF HAZELGREEN "Oh, what is the matter, my pretty fair maid What makes you sigh and moan? Your father is dead and your mother's alive; I dare you not go home?" "My father is dead and my mother's alive But I value it not a pin. I am weeping for my own true love, Young Johnny of Hazelgreen." "Come, go with me, my pretty fair maid, Come go along with me, And I'11 take you to as fine a lord As ever you wish to see." And when they came to the castle-gate, Such a crowd there ne'er was seen, And amongst the crowd was her own true love, Young Johnny of Hazelgreen. "You're welcome back, dear father," he said, "You're welcome back to me; You've brought me back my bonny fair bride I thought I never should see," For twenty-five kisses he gave to her Before he let her in, saying, "I hope you'll make a virtuous bride For Johnny of Hazelgreen." Child #293 @love From Flanders, Ancient Ballads Traditionally sung in New England collected from Mrs. Lily Delorme of Cadyville NY filename[ JOCKHZL2 TUNE FILE: JOCKHZL2 CLICK TO PLAY SOF apr97 |
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