“Long Tail Blue”

Description

The singer has "come to town to see you all... And sing a song not very long About my long tail blue." He is proud of having two coats, a jacket for everyday and the blue for Sunday. He advises others to acquire a similar coat and keep it well

References

  1. BrownIII 416, "My Long Tail Blue" (1 text)
  2. Roud #1287
  3. BI, Br3416

About

Author: George Washington Dixon?
Earliest date: 1855 (Christy's Negro Songster); Dixon is said to have performed the piece in 1827
Keywords: clothes courting
Found in: US(SE)