I’m always mighty happy

When I’m on a spree.

U—h, u—h, Lawdy,

U—h, u—h, Lawdy,

U—h, u—h, Lawdy,

U—h, Lawdy, u—h, Lawdy, po’ me!

[50] This is an example of a pick song, although it could be used, of course, for almost any kind of rhythmic work. For a description of the singing-digging technique see [Chapter XIV].

This Ol’ Hammer

This ol’ hammer, hammer

Mus’ be loaded;