Long Lost John

The funniest sight I ever did see

Was a-long lost John from Bowlin' Green

He had no shoes for to cover his feet

Beggin’ the women for his bread and meat

One woman said "Get away from here John

For to take my broom and hurry you on"

He's a long gone

Where did he go?

Boogied his a-way to Mexico

One woman said, "John what'd please you?"

John said, "Why dear I thought you knew,

In the morning I want a leg of lamb

Forty-nine kisses and a hock of ham;

Tomorrow evening when the sun goes down

Don't fix a thing ‘cause I won’t be 'round"

He long gone

Where did he go?

He boogied his a-way to Mexico