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’,