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Thread #4003   Message #21173
Posted By: Kathy M.
10-Feb-98 - 09:41 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Old Witch, Old Witch
Subject: Lyr & Rec: Old Witch, Old Witch
I think the recording I remember from childhood was by Burl Ives, but I can't find it in the remaining LPs in my possession. The lyrics I remember are:

Ch: Old Witch, Old Witch
She lives in a ditch
And combs her hair with a hick'ry switch
And as I said, she's very fat
And when she walks she jumps like a cat
Ooooh she jumps like a cat
Ooooh she jumps like a cat.

Chicken-my Chicken-my creamy-cregs
I went to the well to wash my legs
When I got there the water was dregs
What time is it Old Witch, Old Witch
What time is it Old Witch.

Some of the words change in each chorus and verse. I've searched the DT without any luck. Can you help?

Thanks in advance.