Hoss and a Flea, A (A Catch)

DESCRIPTION: "A hoss and a flea an' a little mice, Settin' in the corner shootin' dice; Hoss foot slipped and he sot on the flea, Flea sang out, 'That's a hoss on me.""
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1927(Shay-BarroomBallads/PiousFriendsDrunkenCompanions)
KEYWORDS: animal horse bug gambling injury
FOUND IN: US
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Shay-BarroomBallads/PiousFriendsDrunkenCompanions, p. 26, "A Catch" (1 short text)
Roud #9635
File: SBa026

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