Tavern In The Town Lyrics & Chords By 97th Regimental String Band

Deu|In the year of '61, we left our native land, Cause we could not bend our spirits to the tyrant's stern command. So we rallied 'round our Buckner, while our hearts were sad...read more

On a bright Beltain morning, I rise from my sleep, And softly go walking where the dark is yet deep-- And the tall eastern mountain, with it's stretch to the sky, Casts a...read more

The whistling gypsy's come over the hill Down by the river so shady, He whistled and he sang 'til the greenwoods rang, 'Cause he won the heart of a lady. CHORUS: Ow-de-do,...read more

The swirling of dresses, the scuffing of shoes-- "Should my hair be in tresses?" "What tie do I choose?"-- As the hall fills with dancers, and the strings start to sound-- We...read more

Away from Mississippi's vale, With my ol' hat there for a sail, I crossed upon a cotton bale, To Rose of Alabamy. Cho: Oh brown Rosie, Rose of Alabamy. A sweet tobacco...read more