“The Beaver Cap”

Description

"I went to town the other day To buy myself a hat, sir, I picked upon this beaver cap, With bill so broad and flat, sir." The song may detail the exploits of the boy with the cap -- e.g. letting a hen roost in it, throwing the eggs at his mother, etc.

References

1. Belden, p. 435, "The Beaver Cap" (1 text)
2. Randolph 355, "The Beaver Cap" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. MHenry-Appalachians, p. 32, "Flat Bill Beaver Cap" (1 text)
4. Roud #6366
5. BI, R355