05 Dec 99 - 04:14 PM (#145072) Subject: May Blooming Fields From: Lonesome EJ I recently heard this song performed, and am interested in lyrics, chords, and any history surrounding it. I believe the title is correct. It begins " A wager, a wager, oh will you go with me Away to the May Blooming Fields" LEJ |
09 Dec 99 - 05:26 PM (#147244) Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: May Blooming Fields From: lamarca Leej, sounds like a version of "The Broomfield Wager", Child ballad #43(?). The ones in the DT are all English or Scottish versions. Sounds like an American version - maybe some of our ballad mavens will know! |