“Paddle Your Own Canoe”
Author: H. Clifton
Earliest date: 1952 (Brown)
Found in: US(SE)
Description
"I've traveled about a bit in my time And of troubles I've seen a few, But I found it better in every clime To paddle my own canoe." The singer advises loving one's neighbor, not being downhearted, and remaining as independent as possible
Cross references
- cf. "Captain Bill Ryan Left Terry Behind" (tune)
References
- BrownIII 55, "Paddle Your Own Canoe" (1 text)
- Roud #6093
- BI, Be3055
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