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Thread #116137   Message #2494644
Posted By: Richie
15-Nov-08 - 01:23 PM
Thread Name: Origins: The authors of the 'Carter Family songs'
Subject: Lyr Add: BLACK JACK DAVID (Carter Family)
Black Jack David by the Carter Family was recorded 10/4/40 in Chicago, IL. Clearly this is a slight rewrite of Carlisle's classic country version.

BLACK JACK DAVID
Carter Family

Black Jack David came a-running through the woods
And he sang so loud and gaily
Made the hills around him ring
And he charmed the heart of a lady
And he charmed the heart of a lady

How old are you my pretty little miss
How old are you my honey
She answered him with a silly little smile
I'll be sixteen next Sunday
I'll be sixteen next Sunday

Come go with me my pretty little miss
Come go with me my honey
I'll take you across the deep blue sea
Where you never shall want for money
Where you never shall want for money

She pulled off her high-heeled shoes
They were made of Spanish leather
She put on those low-heeled shoes
And they both rode off together
And they both rode off together

Last night I lay on a warm feather bed
Beside my husband and baby
Tonight I lay on the cold, cold ground
By the side of Black Jack David
By the side of Black Jack David