Hi - Jack's version is only slightly different from the lyrics of Gentle Annie 2 in the database. There are some interesting differences, so maybe Dick or Susan will add it to the database. My inclination is not to, but it is certainly wonderful to have this posted here.
The Stephen Foster lyrics, Gentle Annie, were added to the database in April 1999. There's no tune link for the Foster song - is the tune the same as the one for "Gentle Annie 2"?
You may find this thread interesting.
Are there other versions?
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