In the Shade I Lie and Ponder

DESCRIPTION: "In the shade I lie and ponder While the suns rays beat up yonder, My one wish is that I might wander this world till I die." " I shall seek valleys enchanted. With my close friends here beside me, and my God above to guide me"
AUTHOR: unknown
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KEYWORDS: rambling friend campsong
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Averill-CampSongsFolkSongs, p. 540, "Ponder" (notes only)
NOTES [12 words]: At least one source apparently calls this (an?) "African Hiking Song." - RBW
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File: ACSF540P

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