The Gypsy Davie- S. A. Flint (RI) 1904 Barry E
[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.
Informant's name supplied by Bronson from Barry MS.
R. Matteson 2012, 2015]
['The Gypsy Davie']- E. Communicated to me April 7, 1904, by S. A. Flint, Providence, R. I.
1. The rich man came from o'er the sea,
Inquiring for his Lady,
The servant gave him this reply,
"She 's gone with the Gypsy Davie."
REFRAIN, - Rattle dattle ding, O rattle dattle day,
Rattle dattle ding O daisy.