46. Mary Had a Baby, Aye Lawd

1
Solo
Mary had a baby Aye Lawd
*(She)
Mary had a baby Aye muh Lawd
Mary Had a Baby Aye Lawd
de people keep a comin' and de train done gone.
2
What did she name him, Aye Lawd.
3
She name him King Jedus, Aye Lawd.
4
She name him Mighty Counseller, Aye Lawd.

"(Other names may be use in succeeding verses sig. "Prince of Peace" "Mighty God" "Everlasting Father")

5
Where was he born, Aye Lawd.
6
Born in a manger, Aye Lawd.
7
Born in a stable, Aye Lawd.

*This note is sung to the word "she" in verses 3 & 4 etc.

"Note: The first line is the subject of the verse. This is thrice stated followed by "de people keep a comin' etc."

Variants in several collections.