[Dixielandjazz] More from the Alternate Lyrics dept

Bill Haesler bhaesler at bigpond.net.au
Sat Sep 8 22:57:34 PDT 2007


David Richoux wrote:
> maybe this one? does not quite scan to "Grey Bonnet" but is very close.
> THE CONFEDERATE VICTORY SONG
> Cindy Lee don't bring your hanky
> I just shot me a Yankee
> Tell the slaves to keep a-working in the fields
> Soon Abe Lincoln will surrender.......etc...........

No good enough David.
I've lost my money  - again!
Besides, "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" was not written until in 1909 
(Percy Wenrich, music - Stanley Murphy, lyrics)
Your uncivil war was being fought in 1861-1965, while our house was 
being built here in Sydney, Australia.
8>)
Kind regards,
Bill.




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