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Thread #19551   Message #200636
Posted By: Stewie
24-Mar-00 - 08:23 AM
Thread Name: Gospel Origin-Civil Rights & Labor Songs
Subject: RE: Gospel Origin-Civil Rights & Labor Songs
I am afraid not, Joe - nothing so complicated. It wasn't the one I found either. There seems to be a number of hymns with that title. However, with the help of a mate, I have tracked it down. There's a version on Leadbelly's 'Last Sessions' on Folkways. It has the same simple structure as the union song with verses like:

It has landed many thousand (3) Get on board! Get on board!

I will sit right down when I get home(3) Get on board! Get on board!

I am sure someone will be able to post the full lyrics. I do not have the album, but I can borrow it from my friend if no one can supply.

--Stewie.