by Ben Traverse | Apr 27, 2022 | America, Non-Ballad Music
Mole in the Ground Traditional | Roud 4957, Ballad Index BAF900 Lyrics: I wish I was a mole in the groundWish I was a mole in the groundIf I’s a mole in the groundI would tear that mountain downI wish I was a mole in the ground Tippy wants a nine dollar...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 26, 2022 | America, Non-Ballad Music
East Virginia Traditional | Roud 3396, Ballad Index JRSF134, MFH 221 Lyrics: I was born in East VirginiaNorth Carolina I did goThere I met the fairest maidenHer name and age I did not know Her hair it was a brightsome colorAnd her cheeks were rosy redOn her breast she...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 25, 2022 | America, Ireland, Non-Ballad Music
The Moonshiner Traditional | Roud 4301, Ballad Index San142 I’ve been a moonshinerFor seventeen long yearsI’ve spent all my moneyOn whiskey and beerI’ll go to some hollowAnd set up my stillAnd if whiskey don’t kill meThen I don’t know...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 24, 2022 | America, Non-Ballad Music, Reel
Lazy John Traditional Lyrics: Work all week in the noon day sunFifteen cents when Saturday comesGoin to a dance to have some funWhy don’t you get away lazy John? Lazy John, lazy JohnWhy don’t you get your day’s work all doneYou’re in the shade...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 23, 2022 | America, Ballad
Black Jack Davey Traditional | Roud 1, Child 200, Laws O17, Ballad Index C200 Lyrics: Black Jack Davey came running through the woodsSinging so loud and gailyMade the hills around him ringAnd he charmed the heart of a ladyHe charmed the heart of a lady Come go with me...
