I have thought long and hard about posting this request but all avenues have been exhausted so here goes. I apologise in advance if I offend anyone with this enquiry.
For some years I have been trying to find a copy of the melody to a song which dates from the early 19th century. I have seen a facsimile of the sheet music cover so know it was published but I have only a half remembered set of lyrics. These are of the 'plantation' variety and are as follows;
'Where has that n****r Josey gone?
Look for him everywhere,
There'll be no fun at the ball tonight
If Josey isn't there.'
I would like to find the tune to this which was used as a dance tune by 'plough-lads' in East Yorkshire in the early years of the 20th century. Can anyone help?
Paul