English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians

122 Songs and Ballads, and 323 Tunes With Lyrics & sheet Music - online book

	No. 7
	Edward
	2   It is too pale for that old greyhound. Pray, son, now tell to me. It is the blood of the old grey mare That ploughed that corn for me. 3   It is too pale for that old grey mare. Pray, son, now tell to me. It is the blood of my youngest brother That hoed that corn for me. 4  What did you fall out about ? Pray, son, now tell to me. Because he cut yon holly bush Which might have made a tree. 5   O what will you tell to your father dear When he comes home from town ? I'll set my foot in yonder ship And sail the ocean round. 6  O what will you do with your sweet little wife ? Pray, son, now tell to me. I'll set her foot in yonder ship To keep me company. 7   O what will you do with your three little babes ? Pray, son, now tell to me. I'll leave them here in the care of you For to keep you company. 8   O what will you do with your house and land ? Pray, son, now tell to me. I'll leave it here in care of you For to set my children free. 26