When I was 8-11 years my grandfather lived with my family, he at that time was in his 80ies. He grew up in South Carolina, his father was from Ireland although I believe he was Scot decent. My grandfather sang " if a laddie meets a lassie coming through the rye, if a laddie kiss a lassie need the lassie cry" that is all I remember, but would like to know more if there is someone who knows more