| (Hob Y Deri Dando) Music File Lesley Nelson |
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According to William Cole this tune is related to Hai Down ir Deri Dando, which he says, is an old song of the Druids. Hob Y Deri Dando means "the pig under the oaks" in Welsh. |
Joy upon thy bright cheek dances, Hob a derry dando, Jane, sweet Jane! From thine eyes Love's arrow glances, Hob a derry dando, Jane, sweet Jane! In the greenwood I am waiting All alone, sweet Jane; To the tuneful birds relating How I love thee, Jane; Come unto the trysting tree, Jane, sweet Jane! Oh! that winged were thy lover, Hob a derry dando, Jane, sweet Jane! Round thee like a dove to hover, Hob a derry dando, Jane, sweet Jane! Think not I can ever leave thee, No! Such thought is vain! Think not I could e'er deceive thee; Oh, no! pretty Jane! Thou art all the world to me Jane, sweet Jane! |
Lyrics in Welsh
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From
Folk Songs of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales See Bibliography for full information. |
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