Ballads and Songs of Indiana - online book
A collection of 100 traditional folk songs with commentaries, historical info, lyrics & sheet music
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106 Indiana University Publications, Folklore Series |
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"Barbara Allen." Contributed by Mrs. A. J. Hopkins, of Boonville, Indiana. Warrick County. April 18, 1935. With music.
BARBARA ALLEN Sung by Miss Hopkins; noted by Miss Wilkin |
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1. In Scarlet Town where I was born There was a fair maid dwelling, Made many a youth cry "well-a-day"; Her name was Barbara Allen. |
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2. 'T was early in the month of May
When the green buds were a-swelling, Young William on his deathbed lay In love with Barbara Allen. |
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