Old Phoeba Ice

DESCRIPTION: "Old Phoeba Ice was strong as an ox, Quick as a wink and sly as a fox." The chorus tells us of her illnesses, but "She's a darn good gal for the shape she's in." She stays up late to play fiddle at dances, so now that she's gone, they name a tune for her
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1977 (Bush-FSofCentralWestVirginiaVol5)
KEYWORDS: music injury courting dancing
FOUND IN: US(Ap)
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Bush-FSofCentralWestVirginiaVol5, pp. 15-16, "Old Phoeba Ice" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #7051
File: BWV5015

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