One of these days I'll get my 50 years of notes in order. I hope!


1876 The Valley Sentinel (Carlisle, Pa.) (Dec. 1):

O, where are you going,
My own pretty maid?
Chorus - Hi, ho, roll a man down, etc.

Oh, would I were in London town,
   Hi, ho, roll a man down,
I'd get so drunk I couldn't be found.
   Hi, ho, roll a man down.

1885 Daily Illinois State Register (Springfield) (Jan. 4):

Coming home from Callao bay [sic],
   Heave ho! roll a man down!
I thought I heard an old man say,
   Give a man time to roll a man down.