Come to the Bower (I)

DESCRIPTION: "Will you come to the bower I have shaded for you? I have decked it with roses all spangled with dew. Will you, will you, will you, will you come to my bower? (x2)." "The rose of my heart" can rest in the bower. They will promise never to part.
AUTHOR: Words: Thomas Moore (source: Abernethy)
EARLIEST DATE: 1994 (Abernethy)
KEYWORDS: love home flowers
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Abernethy-SinginTexas, pp. 159-160, "Come to the Bower" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #16910
BROADSIDES:
Bodleian, Harding B 17(340b), "Come to the Bower," J. Pitts (London), 1802-1819; also 2806 c.17(468), J. Catnach, 1813-1838 (cut out of a bigger sheet); Harding B 25(2081), J. Pitts (London), 1819-1844; Harding B 11(2500), J. Pitts (London), 1819-1844; Harding B 12(125), T. Ash (London)
File: Aber160

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