Volume: CBÉ 0190
- Date
- 1936
- Collector
- Locations
Archival Reference
The Main Manuscript Collection, Volume 0190, Page 122
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“Here I am a stranger last night...”
I
Here I am a stranger last night I left my home.
My parents reared me tenderly and very well 'tis known.
Although I am a stranger and of a load agree
You'll rise up my charming girl.
And come along with me.
The tell you the very reason
this night what brought me home.
In order to obtain the love of you my dear.
II
Amongst all fair maids are comely
But still I find but few
thats' the very reason
I've placed my mind on you
You're altogether charming
As I might plainly see
Just like a loyal lover
You've stole this heart from me(continues on next page)