I have been collecting songs almost all my life, so this library is only a representative selection.  It will also be a work in progress as I intend to keep on adding to it. I will list the songs that I particularly enjoy, or that have some special meaning for me or historical significance.  If you have a different variation on any of them, or would like to discuss a song with me; if you are looking for the lyrics to a song that is not listed here or if you want to discuss folk music & ballads in general, please contact me on colin@colindouglas.com.au.  I am more than happy to help when & where I can with any queries that you might have or simply to talk with interested fellow performers & folkies.

 

The lyrics are as I sing them, & will therefore almost certainly vary from "correct" versions.  (I don't believe in "correct" when it comes to folk music anyway).  I have researched the songs to the best of my ability, but if there are any errors in details of authorship, dates or anything else, those errors are mine.  Please let me know when you spot one!