“Long White Robe”

Description

Chorus: "Can't you hand down that long white robe (x4)." Verses: "Old Satan thought he had me fast, Can't you hand... But I broke his chain and I come at last, Can't you...." "If I ever reach that mountain top... I pray to my Lord I may never stop."

References

  1. BrownIII 518, "Long White Robe" (1 text, with a "Cotton-Eyed Joe" verse)
  2. Roud #11813
  3. BI, Br3518

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1922 (Brown)
Found in: US(SE)