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Follow The Drinkin' Gourd
c. 1849(Approximate date)
- Genre
- Spirituals
1849-“Underground Railroad ” “Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd” Follow the drinking gourd, follow the drinking gourd For the old man is a-waitin' to carry you to freedom Follow the drinking gourd
Sources & citations
- 1.Follow_the_Drinkin'_Gourdwikipedia
- 2.African American Literature Timeline 1700-1900 by Lacretia ThompsonwebsiteAttached via Genius search (metadata only)