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Barbara Allen
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Celtic
Barbara Allen was released on April 12, 2024 by Dockland Music as a part of the album St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with the Celtic Ladies
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Release DateApril 12, 2024
LabelDockland Music
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM148

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sarah Moore
Sarah Moore
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Roger Quilter
Roger Quilter
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Various Producers
Various Producers
Producer

Lyrics

In scarlet town where I was born, there was a fair maid dwelling
And every youth cried well away, for her name was Barbara Allen
T'was in the merry month of May, the green buds were a swelling
Sweet William on his deathbed lay, for the love of Barbara Allen
He sent a servant unto her, to the place where she was dwelling
Saying you must come to his deathbed now, if your name be Barbara Allen
Slowly, slowly she got up, slowly she came near him
And the only words to him she said, young man I think you're dying
As she was walking o'er the fields, she heard the death bell melling
And every stroke it seemed to say, hard-hearted Barbara Allen
O mother, mother, make my bed, make it long and make it narrow
Sweet William died for me today, I'll die for him tomorrow
They buried her in the old churchyard, they buried him in the choir
And from his grave grew a red, red rose, from her grave a green briar
They grew and grew to steeple top, till they could grow no higher
And there they twined, in a true love's lot, red rose, a round green briar
Written by: Roger Quilter
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