But as I’m gettin’ hungry, what is upper
In me just now is that I want my supper;
And while it’s cookin’, till they bring the tub,
I’ll sing you how a sailor lost his grub.”
GREEN CORN AND POTATOES
Oh I once was in love like a sinner,
And the girl she was hahn’some and tall,
She said she would cook me a dinner
Of corn and potatoes and all.
In a pot she put ham and potatoes,