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Mik2 Lyr Req: Hobart Smith's Cuckoo - one early verse (18) RE: Lyr Req: Hobart Smith's Cuckoo - one early verse 16 Feb 14


Yes, that would be a problem, btw thanks for welcoming me! - I finally found the meaning of 'OP' in the urban dictionary...

Still, I think this thread is a good start,
speaking of making up a new verse in the spirit of the song Old Kimball,
or giving more ideas to further ear-deciphering.
In this way, old dictionaries can add to this subject.

a thought came to mind:
English is like Photoshop,
"no one will master it completely within reasonable time with all its possibilities" (and borrowed words).
-Without the particular word in mind, I won't be able to guess it.

Hobart learned his version from one John Greer.
I have also heard some trad singers either forgetting or making up verses on the spot -
the sometimes strange result is fascinating and adds to each song.


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