"Jesus in his chariot rides
He had three white horses side by side
When Jesus reached the mountain top
He spoke one word, the chariot stop
He's the lily of the valley, O my Lord."
(Following, is a 'Love Song' she sang; which she learned as a girl when attending play-parties):
"I'm wandering down to Graybrook Town,
Where the drums and fifes are beating
The Americans have gained the day
And the British are retreating.
My pretty little pink,
I used to think that you and I would marry,
But since you told me so many faults
I care nothing about you.
I'll take my knapsack on my back
My rifle on my shoulder
I'll open up a ring and choose a couple in
To relieve the broken hearted."
(Following is a song she learned as a child):
"I'll tune up my fiddle
I'll rosin my bow
I'll make myself welcome
Wherever I go
Rye whiskey, rye whiskey,
Ain't no friend of mine,
He killed my old daddy
And he injured my mind."
(Following is a song she learned as a child):
"Rain, rain, rain all around
Ain't goin' rain no more
And what did the blackbird say to the crow?
You bring rain, and I'll bring snow
Rain, rain, rain all around
Ain't goin' a-rain no more
Old Hawk and buzzard went to roost
The hawk came back with a loosened tooth.
Rain, rain, rain all around
Ain't goin' a-rain no more
I had an old hat and it had a crown,
Look like a duck's nest sittin' on the ground.
Rain, rain, rain all around,
Ain't goin' a-rain no more."
(Following is a speech she gave as a small child) [HR: Not ex-slave]:
"I love the cheerful summertime,
With all the birds and flowers.
I love the gentle flowing streams,
I love the evening breeze,
I love to go to school.
To read, write and spell
I love my teacher's smile again
And get my lessons well."
(Following is a speech given as a child) [HR: not ex-slave—white version]: