The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #97649   Message #1926434
Posted By: Richie
04-Jan-07 - 10:25 AM
Thread Name: Origin: Sail Away Ladies
Subject: RE: Origin: Sail Away Ladies
The verse:

I chew my tobacco and I spit my juice.
I love my own daughter but it ain't no use.

Comes from the Old-Time String Band Book. The lyrics are attributed to Uncle Dave Macon but Dave doesn't sing that last verse.

I'm curious to why it was included.

Richie