“Johnson Boys (II)”
Description
Description of the Johnson boys, who were boys of honor and DID know how to court; song describes their heroic service to the Confederacy as scouts: "When the Yankees saw them coming, They throw down their guns and hide."
Notes
This is an anti-parody, I guess -- a serious takeoff on a song that was originally humorous. - PJS
And if it describes actual people, I have been unable to determine who they are. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "Johnson Boys"
References
- Cohen/Seeger/Wood, p. 155, "Johnson Boys" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, CSW155