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Thread #72912 Message #1261230
Posted By: Robin2
31-Aug-04 - 09:37 PM
Thread Name: Origins: I will arise and rub my sleepy eyes
Subject: RE: Origins: I will arise and rub my sleepy eyes
Thanks Steve!
I've been told it dates to civil war times, but the tune and the words are unlke other minstrel songs of the times to my ear. Just wondering if anyone could add any comments?