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Thread #116137 Message #2494644
Posted By: Richie
15-Nov-08 - 01:23 PM
Thread Name: Origins: The authors of the 'Carter Family songs'
Subject: Lyr Add: BLACK JACK DAVID (Carter Family)
Black Jack David by the Carter Family was recorded 10/4/40 in Chicago, IL. Clearly this is a slight rewrite of Carlisle's classic country version.
BLACK JACK DAVID Carter Family
Black Jack David came a-running through the woods And he sang so loud and gaily Made the hills around him ring And he charmed the heart of a lady And he charmed the heart of a lady
How old are you my pretty little miss How old are you my honey She answered him with a silly little smile I'll be sixteen next Sunday I'll be sixteen next Sunday
Come go with me my pretty little miss Come go with me my honey I'll take you across the deep blue sea Where you never shall want for money Where you never shall want for money
She pulled off her high-heeled shoes They were made of Spanish leather She put on those low-heeled shoes And they both rode off together And they both rode off together
Last night I lay on a warm feather bed Beside my husband and baby Tonight I lay on the cold, cold ground By the side of Black Jack David By the side of Black Jack David