The Gypsy Daisy- M. B. (MA) 1904 Barry F
[My title. From: Traditional Ballads in New England II by Phillips Barry; The Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 18, No. 70 (Jul. - Sep., 1905), pp. 191-214.
R. Matteson 2015]
['The Gypsy Daisy']- F. Communicated March, 1904, by M. B., Fall River, Mass.
1. The Gypsy came from o'er the hills,
She sang so loud and boldly,
She sang so loud it made the green woods ring,-
They called her the Gypsy Daisy.
REFRAIN - Raddle raddle ring, O raddle raddle ray,
Raddle raddle ring O rarey,
Raddle raddle ringo, raddle raddle ray,
She's gone with the Gypsy Daisy.
2. "Saddle up the dark bay horse,
The white one's not so speedy,
I'll ride all night, I'll ride all day,
Till I overtake my Daisy!"
3. "Yes, I will leave my house and land,
Yes, I will leave my baby,
Yes, I will leave my true wedded lord,
To follow the Gypsy Daisy."