“Great Big Dog”

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1925 (Scarborough)
Keywords: lullaby dog animal
Found in: US(SE)

Description

"Great big dog come a-runnin' down de river, Shook his tail an' jarred de meadow. Go 'way, ole dog, go 'way, ole dog, You shan't have my baby. Mother loves you, Father loves you, Ev'ybody loves Baby. Mother loves you...."

References

  1. Scarborough-NegroFS, pp. 157-158, "Great Big Dog" (1 short text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, ScNF157C
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