Come to de Ole Gum Tree

DESCRIPTION: "Come to de old gum tree, Where de ccon and de 'possum prance." Join the dance. The darkies live a happy life and dance while the critters look down
AUTHOR: Frank Spencer (source: sheet music)
EARLIEST DATE: 1848 (sheet music)
KEYWORDS: Black(s) dancing animal nonballad
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REFERENCES (2 citations):
ChristysPlantationMelodies-1, p. 054, "Come to de Ole Gum Tree" (1 text)
Dime-Song-Book #9, p. 24, "Come to the Ole Gum Tree" (1 text)
Roud #31373
NOTES [29 words]: Anyone who thinks Stephen Foster's songs glorify slavery and paper over its evils should see this hideous thing. The author deserved the lash more than any runaway slave! - RBW
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File: CPM1054

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