Old Skipper, The

DESCRIPTION: "I'm an old canal-boat skipper with black snake in hand, So fare you well darling, my mules will not stand." The singer loves working on the tow-path. He has been on many waters, but this is the best. He will not rove. He lists his cargoes
AUTHOR: Pearl R. Nye (source: Salt)
EARLIEST DATE: 1992 (Salt-BuckeyeHeritage-OhiosHistory)
KEYWORDS: river travel home canal
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Salt-BuckeyeHeritage-OhiosHistory, pp. 57-58, "The Old Skipper" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #31279
CROSS-REFERENCES:
cf. "Whiskey Waltz" (tune, according to Salt)
File: Salt057

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