Thanks to all for your input... And I do believe the lyrics I seek are from the minstrel song...but I did recognize lyrics from the song that "EARL" gave a link to as well.. So perhaps what I heard was a combination.. Thanks again folks, for giving me your input... I just love this site... I grew up on old songs my mother used to sing to us children... and she came from a singing, performing family. Wish now, I had been more attentive!