“The Big Maquoketa”
Description
"We was boomin' down the old Miss'ip', One splugeous summer day, When the old man yells, 'Now let 'er rip! I see the Maquotekay!" The sailors wonder what Captain Jones drank: "What? Water? Yes, water. Dry up... you liar... Cause his innards was a-fire."
References
- Botkin-AmFolklr, p. 839, "(The Big Maquoteka)" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, BaF839