Jennifer Gentle
JENNIFER GENTLE
There were three sisters, fair and bright
Jennifer gentle, fair Rosie Marie
Wanted to wed with a valiant Knight
As the dew flies over the mulberry tree
The eldest sister took him in
Also bolted the silver pin
The second sister made his bed,'
Placed the pillow right under his head
But the youngest sister, fair and bright
Wanted to wed with the valiant knight
Well, if you will answer my questions three
Then, fair maid, I would marry thee
Oh, what is whiter than the milk?
What is softer than the silk?
Oh, snow is whiter than the silk;
Down is softer than the silk
And what is sharper than the thorn?
What is louder than the horn?
Oh, hunger is sharper than the thorn
Thunder's louder than the horn
And what is broader than the way?
What is deeper than the sea
Oh, love is broader than the way;
Hell is deeper than the sea
Well, now you've answered my questions three;
Now, fair maid, I would marry thee
Thisversion comes from Cornwall England. It was first printed in
Gilbert's Christmas Carols in 1893. From BTM FSI-96
Recorded by Redpath - Lowlands, Clancys- Flowers in the Valley
Child #1
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