“You Talk About Your Greenbacks”

Description

"You talk about your greenbacks being dollar bills, But you ought to see the Natchez when she passes Louisville." (Someone) talks about girls and how they make a living; the singer prepares to jump ship and his girl

References

  1. MWheeler, p. 119, "You Talk About Yo' Greenbacks" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #10051
  3. BI, MWhee119

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1944 (Wheeler)
Keywords: river abandonment
Found in: US