The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #1153   Message #4073376
Posted By: Anglo
27-Sep-20 - 04:00 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Johnny Todd
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Johnny Todd
Anyone know who wrote the parody, which starts:

Johnny Todd he stole a Z ["zed"] car
Just to give his bird a ride,
By another was overtaken,
Johnny Todd was soon inside.

???

As far as the music is concerned, it seems to be debatable whether "John-ny" starts the bar, or whether it's a pickup.