Down In The Willow Garden

Waltz · 3/4 · E minor

Down In The Willow Garden is a traditional American murder ballad and lament of uncertain exact origin, though it is widely performed in old-time and bluegrass repertoires. Set in a 3/4 waltz meter and a plaintive E minor key, the tune typically features a slow, mournful tempo and a lyrical vocal or instrumental style. It tells the dark story of a man who poisons his lover, carrying deep historical associations with the broader Appalachian murder ballad tradition.

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