Barbry Allen- J.D. Cornett (KY) 1959 REC
[My title. Two stanza fragment listed as "Barbara Allen" on Mountain Music of Kentucky; 1959.
Not sure of the relationship with "Banjer" Bill Cornett. This has the rare St. Martinmus time opening.
R. Matteson 2015]
Barbry Allen- sung by James B. Cornett, on Mountain Music of Kentucky, 1959.
It was [in] the Saint Martins[1] time
And the green buds they were swelling,
And Sir[1] Johnny Green of the West country
Fell in love with Barbry Allen
He sent his man down to the town,
To the place where she was dwelling
Said, "Hark and come to your master dear,
But give me Barbry Allen."
1. unclear