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01 May 01 - 11:03 PM (#453467) Subject: Lyr Add: WATERMELON SEEDS IN YOUR BANJO CASE From: Sorcha WATERMELON SEEDS IN YOUR BANJO CASE by Glen Hoehne, 2001 for Amy Knowlton The Story: Glen (pronounced haney) is our banjo player, Amy is our mando player. Glen was telling Amy about some watermelon seeds that have been "saved" in his family for 3 generations....Heirloom Seeds. Amy said if there were enough she would like to have some for her garden. Glen kept forgetting to bring them along, so Amy called and left a message on his machine........ The Song: Amy Knowlton called me just the other day Now listen to my story, here's what she had to say: "We're gonna plant a garden on the old home place, Put some watermelon seeds in your banjo case." Chorus: Hey, hey my friend, could you find a little space For watermelon seeds in your banjo case? Well, I got right on it, I didn't let it rest I set right out to honor her request. I got those seeds, put 'em in a special place, Watermelon seeds in my banjo case. Chorus Amy wants to beat the early freeze in the fall With a watermelon called the Hoehne Cannonball She wants to start them early, and get 'em in the race (so I)Put some watermelon seeds in my banjo case. Chorus Next time there's a pickin, she'll put me to the test, And ask if I've remembered her unusual request I'll respond right away with a smile upon my face, Your watermelon seeds are in my banjo case Chorus Glen says the tune is almost, but not quite like Battle of New Orleans/Eighth of January. I don't think so, but I can't figure out what it is. When I get it on tape, I'll send it to somebody who can notate tunes by ear, OK? But I just had to post the song......World Premier at the Goshen County Care Center, May Day 2001. |
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01 May 01 - 11:17 PM (#453481) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Watermelon Seeds in Your Banjo From: Sorcha Whoops, forgot this part--I have permission to post, and some of the lyrics don't scan too well, so you have permission to adapt, OK? |