“Ransum Scansum”
Description
"Ransum scansum, through yonder, Bring me a gourd to drink water. Dis way out and t'other way in, In my lady's chamber, Dis way out and t'other way in, In my lady's chamber."
Cross references
- cf. "Do, Do, Pity My Case" (lyrics) and references there
References
- Scarborough-NegroFS, p. 131, "Ransum Scansum" (a second fragment has no title, but probably should be called "Aransom Shansom") (2 short texts, 1 tune)
- BI, ScaNF131