The Spanish Lady in Dublin City- Richard Dyer-Bennet (NY) c.1942
[From Richard Dyer-Bennet, Vol. 4, 1957. This version appears to be an adaptation of Hughes arrangement although it's very corrupt. Dyer-Bennet learned in NYC about 1942.
R. Matteson 2017]
“The Spanish Lady in Dublin City” sung by Richard Dyer-Bennet. Learned in NYC about 1942.
As I walked out in Dublin city,
At the hour of twelve in the night,
Who should I see but the Spanish lady,
Washing her hair by the pale moonlight.
First she washed it, then she dried it
Over a fire of amber coal,
Ne'er did I see such a lovely lady
Taking such care upon my soul.
As I walked out in Dublin city,
At the hour of twelve in the noon,
Who should I see but the Spanish lady,
Combing her hair with a golden comb,
First she combed it, then she curled,
Then into a a black and glossy row.
Ne'er did I see such a lovely lady
Taking such care upon my soul.