“Tamping Ties”

Description

Call and response for tie-laying. "Tamp 'em up solid...Then they'll hold that midnight mail....Well, work don't hurt me...."

References

  1. Botkin-RailFolklr, p. 445, "Tamping Ties" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, BRaF445

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1940
Keywords: worksong railroading
Found in: US(So)