Jimmy Randal- Wells (NC) 1916- Sharp D
[My title. From English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians by Cecil Sharp/Campbell 1917. Also 1932 EFSSA Sharp/Karpeles.
R. Matteson 2014]
JIMMY RANDAL
1. Where have you been a-roving Jimmy Randal, my son?
Where have you been a-roving, my oldest dearest one?
I've been out a-courtin', mother, make my bed soon,
For I'm sick to the heart, and I want to lie down.
2 What did you will to your mother?
My houses and my lands.
3 What did you will to your father ?
My wagon and my team.
4 What did you will to your brother?
My horn and my hounds.
5 What did you will to your sister?
My rings off my finger.
6 What did you will to your sweetheart?
A cup of strong poison.
7 What is your reason?
Because she poisoned me.