“Shuck Corn, Shell Corn”

Description

"Shuck corn, shell corn, Carry corn to mill. Grind de meal, gimme de husk, (Bake/break) de bread, gimme de crust, Fry de meat, gimme de skin -- And dat's de way to bring 'em in. Won't you git up, old horse, I'm on de road to Brighton."

References

  1. BrownIII 200, "Shuck Corn, Shell Corn" (1 text plus mention of 1 more)
  2. BI, Br3200

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1923 (Brown)
Keywords: work food nonballad horse
Found in: US(SE)