JUBILEE All out on the old railroad, ’S’all out on the sea, ’S’all out on the old railroad Far as eye can see. Swing ’n’ turn, Jubilee! Live ’n’ learn, Jubilee! Hardest work I ever done Working on the farm, Easiest work I ever done Swinging my true love’s arm. Swing ’n’ turn, Jubilee! Live ’n’ learn, Jubilee! Coffee grows on the white-oak tree, Sugar runs in brandy, Boys as pure as a lump of gold, Girls as sweet as candy. Swing ’n’ turn, Jubilee! Live ’n’ learn, Jubilee! If I had me a needle and thread Fine as I could sew, Sew my true love to my side, And down this creek I’d go. Swing ’n’ turn, Jubilee! Live ’n’ learn, Jubilee! If I had no horse to ride, I’d be found a-crawling, Up and down this rocky road Looking for my darling. Swing ’n’ turn, Jubilee! Live ’n’ learn, Jubilee! All out on the old railroad, ’S’all out on the sea, ’S’all out on the old railroad Far as eye can see. Swing ’n’ turn, Jubilee! Live ’n’ learn, Jubilee! Copyright 1940 by Lynn Rohrbough (Cooperative Recreation Service) From Jean Ritchie's Swapping Song Book (1952 & 1999), page 26
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