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LCNette Lyr Req: James G. Blaine (1) James G. Blane (tune) 01 Jun 97


My Grandmother taught me a song called James G. Blaine when I was younger. I believe that she may have had the tune a little wrong and she may have omitted a verse. I would love to have the correct version of this song. It begins:

When I was born 'twas a terrible time way down in the state of Maine.
If I knew they'd have another such a time I'd go back and be born again.

It also has a very long name in it:

Isaac Saw Hezekiah
John Jacob Jeremiah
Ebenezer Zechariah
Abel Sam and Cain,
Joshua Moses Solomon
Joan Mark George Washington
Charles Augustus William Henry
James G. Blaine.

There is interesting history on this song, if anyone is curious I would be happy to share what I know about James G. Blaine, a song that may or may not have a little truth buried in it. I would also like to share this song with anyone who would like to learn it.


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