Hi, Here are some lyrics for 'When I die' collected by Perrow in the early 1900's. I see a strong connection with Libby Cotton's "Freight Train." In your opinion is 'Freight Train' a version of this song? Anyone have more info about this song and different titles etc. Thanks, Richie WHEN I DIE Perrow A. (From East Tennessee; mountain whites; from recitation of F. Le Tellier; 1907.) When I die,1 don' bury me a tall, But soak my body in alcohol. When I die, bury me deep, En put a quart u' licker at my head en feet. When I die, don' bury me a tall, But take me down to Bowery Hall; Take off my coat en open my vest, En tell all the girls I'm gone to rest. B. (From Mississippi; negroes; MS. of Mr. Harrison; 1909.) When I die don't bury me at all; Preserve my bones in alcohol; Fold my arms across my breast, Natural born . . . gone to rest. Natural born . . . don't have to work; Carry a recommendation on the tail of my shirt. c. (From Mississippi; negroes; MS. of W. G. Pitts; 1909.) When I die, bury me deep; Tell all the gamblers that I've gone to sleep. Put a pair of bones in my right hand, And I'll throw seven in the promised land.
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