John Randolph- Wheeler (Va.) 1918 Sharp I
[My title. From English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians by Cecil Sharp/Karpeles 1932, with music.
R. Matteson 2014]
I. [John Randolph.] Sung by Mrs. LAUREL WHEELER at Buena Vista, Va., May 2, 1918.
1. What for your supper, John Randolph, my son?
What for your supper, pray tell me little one?
Eel soup and vinegar, go make my bed sound,
For I'm sick at the poor heart, and want to lie down.
2. Where were you last night, John Randolph, my son?
Where were you last night, pray tell me little one?
I stayed at my love's house, go make my bed sound,
For I'm sick at the poor heart, and want to lie down.
3. What you will to your father, John Randolph, my son?
What you will to your father, pray tell me little one?
My six hounds and musket, go make my bed sound,
For I'm sick at the poor heart, and want to lie down.
4. What you will to your sweetheart, John Randolph, my son?
What you will to your sweetheart, pray tell me little one?
It's hot lead and brimstone for to parch her soul brown
For I'm sick at the poor heart, and want to lie down.