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Thread #31041   Message #406855
Posted By: Stewie
26-Feb-01 - 09:08 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: songs by Uncle Dave Macon
Subject: Lyr Add: GRAY CAT ON THE TENNESSEE FARM (Macon)
Here's one to start the ball rolling. Any other takers?

GRAY CAT ON THE TENNESSEE FARM
(Uncle Dave Macon)

Jes' look to the man who can if he will;
Prosper in the valley of the Tennessee hills.

Chorus:
Oh the gray cat spit in the little kitten's eye,
Little cat, little cat don't you cry.
Do love liquor and-a we'll take a dram
I'm gonna tell you, pretty Polly Ann.

Cattle in the pasture, hogs in the pen
Sheep on the ranch
And-a wheat in the bin.

Chorus
Corn in the crib, and porter in the yard
Meat in the smokehouse
And a big can o' lard.

Chorus

Fruit in the cellar, and cheese on the board
A big sack o' coffee
And-a sugar in the gourd.

Chorus

Horses in his stable and money in his pocket
A baby in the cradle
And a pretty woman to rock it.

Chorus

Oh the gray cat spit in the little kitten's eye,
Little cat, little cat don't you cry

Source: Reissue on Uncle Dave Macon 'Go Long Mule' County CO-CD 3505. Recorded 9 May 1927.
PS.

--Stewie.