“John, John Crow”
Description
Shanty. "Every Sunday mornin', John, John Crow. When I go a-courtin', John, John Crow." Rhyming verses on courting, working, and eating. Written in dialect.
Notes
Harlow's brief notes say this is a Barbadian negro shanty for unloading cargo. - SL
References
- Harlow, pp. 199-200, "John, John Crow" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #9171
- BI, Harl199