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A true American classic written by the great Stephen Foster in the mid 1800s. This version minus the culturally insensitive second verse without which this song has become nearly ubiquitous with American children growing up.

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Oh I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
And I'm goin' to Louisiana my true love for to see
It rained all night the day I left the weather it was dry
The sun so hot I froze to death Susanna don't you cry

Oh! Susanna
Don't you cry for me
For I come from Alabama with
A banjo on my knee

I had a dream the other night when everything was still
I thought I saw Susanna a'comin' up the hill
A buckwheat cake was in her mouth a tear was in her eye
Says I I'm comin' from the South Susanna don't you cry

Oh! Susanna
Don't you cry for me
For I come from Alabama with
A banjo on my knee

I soon will be in New Orleans and then I'll look around
And when I find Susanna I'll fall upon the ground
But if I do not find her this man will surely die
And when I'm dead and buried Susanna don't you cry

Oh! Susanna
Don't you cry for me
For I come from Alabama with
A banjo on my knee

Oh I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
And I'm goin' to Louisiana my true love for to see
It rained all night the day I left the weather it was dry
The sun so hot I froze to death Susanna don't you cry

Oh! Susanna
Don't you cry for me
For I come from Alabama with
A banjo on my knee

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from Greetings from the Public Domain, released January 1, 2020
All instruments and vocals by Gary L. Rebholz. Public Domain. Arrangement and recording © 2019, Gary L. Rebholz

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Gary L. Rebholz Madison, Wisconsin

Songwriter, singer, and musician, Gary writes and records in a number of different genres. His music is influenced by early country, rockabilly, rock and roll, and acoustic blues styles, resulting in a roots rock/Americana sound with shades of Johnny Cash, Elvis, The Beatles, Paul Simon, and Springsteen. Acoustic and electric instruments combine for a wide range of styles, sounds, and emotions. ... more

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