Morning Dew, The

DESCRIPTION: "The pink, the lily, and the blooming rose Grow in the garden where my true love goes. The little birds they do rejoice When they think they hear my love Jimmy's voice. O James Machree, I do love you well; I love you better than tongue can tell...."
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1929
KEYWORDS: love courting nonballad
FOUND IN: Canada(Newf)
REFERENCES (2 citations):
Karpeles-FolkSongsFromNewfoundland 86, "The Morning Dew" (1 text, 1 tune)
Fowke/Johnston-FolkSongsOfCanada, pp. 148-149, "The Morning Dew" (1 text, 1 tune)
ST FJ148 (Full)
Roud #2307
File: FJ148

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