“Great God A'mighty”
Description
A chopping song with story. "He's a-choppin de new ground (x3), Great God a'mighty." The singer describes his axe blade, boasts of his ability, and discusses arguments with the captain
Recordings
- Texas state farm prisoners, "Chopping in the New Ground" (on NPCWork)
References
- Lomax-ABFS, pp. 79-82, "Great God A'mighty" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #15571
- BI, LxA079