“River's Up and Still A-Rising”
Description
"River's up and still a-rising, Just got back from a negro baptizing." "Farewell, mourners (x2), Goodbye, I'se gwine to leave you behind." Most verses are about improbable dress: "Had an old hat, had no brim, Looked like a blue jay sitting on a limb."
References
- BrownIII 326, "River's Up and Still A-Rising" (1 text)
- Roud #16840
- BI, Br3326