OK, so to get an idea of how to start, take a look at the DTStudy threads that are already going, and at the threads on the Penguin Book of English Folk Songs. Start with a copy of the DT lyrics, and I think it would be good to have a copy of the entry from the Traditional Ballad Index up at the top.
Then, people can review our DT lyrics and make corrections in particular, add source information if available, correct the categories and DT, Laws and Child numbers, and point out related songs. If you have alternate versions, please post them (make sure you document the source of the lyrics).
In addition, I think these threads should be used to explore the history and meaning of songs. When the discussion starts to die down, anybody can post a summary. We'll edit out what's extraneous every once in a while - I did some of that today.
-Joe Offer-