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Thread #160090   Message #3796671
Posted By: Richie
20-Jun-16 - 09:37 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Drowsy Sleeper
Subject: RE: Origins: Drowsy Sleeper
Hi,

Another related "night visit" song (only related by the knocking at the window). See also related "Grey Cock."

I'll Go See My Love- ‎Sung by LaRena LeBarr Clark, Ontario-- dating back to the 1930s.

1. "This night of May I can stay no longer;
The burning tempest I have to cross,
And though the night be as dark as dungeon,
This very night I'll go see my love.

2. "And though the night be as dark as dungeon,
And no daylight should appear,
I will be guided without one stumble
Into the ar-rums of you, my dear."

3. And when he got to his true love's window
He gentlie knelt down on a stone,
And through the pane, oh, he whispered lowly:
"My darling girl, are you alone?"

4. She then arose from her soft down pillow,
And snowy milk-white was her breast
And through the pane, oh, she whispered lowly,
Saying, "Who's this keeps me from my night's rest?"

5. "'Tis your true lover, so now uncover,
And rise up quicklie and let me in,
I'm weary, weary, from my long journey,
Besides I'm wet, love, unto the skin."

6. She then arose with the greatest pleasure
To let her own dear true lover in.
They kissed, shook hands, and embraced each other
Till that long night wore to an end.

7. The night being spent and daylight appearing,
And the wee cocks they began to crow;
They kissed, shook hands, and in sorrow parted;
He took his leave and away did go.

Richie