The Blood of Fair Lucy- Wilson (NC) 1939 Halpert
[From Bronson, No. 10 as recorded by Halpert, LC/AAFS 2863, rec. B2 of Mrs. Wilson singing. The title and the reference to fair Lucy probably goes to the intermingling of Edward and Lizie (Lucy) Wan, Child 51.
R. Matteson 2014]
"The Blood of Fair Lucy"- Sung by Mrs. Ewart Wilson, Pensacola, N.C., 1939.
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'What caused this blood on your shirt sleeve,
O son, pray tell to me?'
'That blood it came from my gross hog [1]
But, Mama, it'll follow me.'
'That looks too bright for your gross hog,
O son, pray tell to me?'
'This blood it came from fair Lucy[2]
And, Mama, it'll follow me.'
'O what will you do with your children three,
O son, pray tell to me?'
'I'll leave them with you to keep you sweet company.'
'O what will you do when your father comes home
O son, pray tell to me?'
'I'll put my foot in yon little boat
And sail over the sea.'
1. goshawk
2. Lizie, as in Child 51