Barbara Allen- Marston (ME) c.1928 Barry B
[From British Ballads From Maine by Barry, Eckstorm, and Smyth, 1929, p. 197(B).
R. Matteson 2015]
B. "Barbara Allen" - Sent in by Mrs. Annie V. Marston of West Gouldsboro.
1 It fell about the Martinmas day,
When the green leaves they were falling,
Sir James the Graham in the West,
Fell in love with Barbara Allen.
2. ["First two lines forgotten."]
"And write a letter with my blood
And carry it to Barbara Allen."
3 O, slowly, slowly rose she up,
And slowly gazed she on him,
And gently drew the curtains by,
"Young man, I think you're dying."
"O, I am sick and very, very sick,
And my heart is at the breaking,
One kiss or two from thy sweet lips
Would keep me from the dying."
5 "O, mind you not, young man," said she,
"When you sat in the tavern drinking,
You made the healths go round and about,
You slighted Barbara Allen?"
["Then a verse telling of his dying that I cannot remember."]
6 "O mother, mother, make my bed,
Go make it long and narrow;
Since my love has died for me today
I'll die for him tomorrow."