To buryin’ groun’.
[43] This song and some others in this chapter are excellent illustrations of the chain gang sentiment becoming mixed with ordinary “free labor” gang songs.
I’m Goin’ Back Home
I can jerry,[44] I can jerry
All around the mountain.
Lord, I can jerry, I can jerry
All the way home.
Lord, I see my gal a-comin’,
Lord, to bring me my dinner.
Lord, I see my gal a-comin’,