Barbara Ellen (3) Child 84
[Fragment resembling version 1.
R. Matteson 2014]
BARBARA ELLEN (3)
In Scarlet town where I was born
There was a fair maid dwelling,
Made every youth cry, "Well amay,"
Her name was Barbara Allen.
All in the merry month of May
Green buds were a-swelling,
Sweet William on his death bed lay,
For love of Barbara Ellen.
And death was painted on his face,
And on his heart was stealin'
Then haste away. . .