“I'm Gwine Away to Georgia”

Description

"I'm gwine away to Georgia, U'm gwine away to roam, U'm gwine away to Georgia, chile, Fer to make it my home." "The turkle dove is a hollerin' 'Cause he hears my sad cry, U'm gwine away to Georgia now Fer to live till I die."

Notes

Roud links this with "The Cuckoo." I've no idea why. - RBW

References

  1. BrownIII 449, "I'm Gwine Away to Georgia" (1 text)
  2. Roud #413
  3. BI, Br3447

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1952 (Brown)
Keywords: love home separation bird
Found in: US(SE)