Ed de Moel

Child Ballads - Lyrics

Child 11
The Cruel Brother
Version D

Notes and Queries, 1st S., VI, 53, 2d S., v, 171. As sung by a lady who was a native of County Kerry, Ireland.

Narrative

1   There were three ladies playing at ball,
      Farin-dan-dan and farin-dan-dee
There came a white knight, and he wooed them all.
      With adieu, sweet honey, wherever you be
2   He courted the eldest with golden rings,
      Farin-dan-dan and farin-dan-dee
And the others with many fine things.
      And adieu, sweet honey, wherever you be

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