Fair Eleanor- (TX) 1983 Abernethy
[No informant, date or specific place named. From: Abernethy, Singin' Texas pp.33-36; 1983.
R. Matteson 2014]
Fair Eleanor
1. Oh mother oh mother, unriddle my sport,
Unriddle it unto me,
It's must I go marry Fair Eleanor,
Or bring the Brown Girl home to thee.
It's must I go marry Fair Eleanor,
Or bring the Brown Girl home to thee.
2. The Brown girl she has house and land,
Fair Eleanor she has none,
Before I give you my last blessing,
Go bring the brown girl home,
Before I give you my last blessing,
Go bring the brown girl home.
3. Go saddle my horse unriddle my sport,
And I'll be on my way,
And I'll invite the Fair Eleanor
Unto my wedding day
And I'll invite the Fair Eleanor
Unto my wedding day
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