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The Fox is a traditional folk song, I believe it originated from England. In the intro I set up the song with a story of how the Fox is trying to run off with farmer John`s old grey Goose. Will the fox get away or will farmer John get his goose back? Who are you rooting for? The Fox or mother Pitter Patter and farmer John? We shall find out how it all ends up in this song. I play it on a mountain banjo in the clawhammer style. The Fox - lyrics traditional folk song (Roud 131) from England. Banjo Tuning - gDGBD (relative) I`m tuned much lower. Down to D The fox went out on a hunt one night, he prayed to the Moon to give him light, for he'd many a mile to go that night before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o, he had many a mile to go that night before he reached the town-o. He ran till he came to a great big bin where the ducks and the geese were put therein. (He said) A couple of you will grease my chin before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o, a couple of you will grease my chin before I leave this town-o." He grabbed the gray goose by the neck, threw the gray goose behind his back; he didn't mind their quack, quack, quack, and their legs all a-dangling down-o, down-o, down-o, he didn't mind their quack, quack, quack, and their legs all a-dangling down-o. Old Mother pitter patter jumped out of bed; out of the window she cocked her head, Crying, "John, John! The grey goose is gone and the fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o!" Crying, "John, John, the grey goose is gone and the fox is on the town-o!" Then John he went to the top of the hill, (up went John to the top of the hill) blowed his horn both loud and shrill, the fox he said, "I'd better flee with my kill He’ll soon be on my trail-o, trail-o, trail-o." The fox he said, "I'd better flee with my kill He’ll soon be on my trail-o." He ran till he came to his cozy den; there were the little ones eight, nine, ten. They said, "Daddy, better go back again, 'cause it must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o!" They said, "Daddy, better go back again, 'cause it must be a mighty fine town-o." Then the fox and his wife without any strife cut up the goose with a fork and knife. They never had such a supper in their life and the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o, they never had such a supper in their life and the little ones chewed on the bones-o. Timestamps 0:00 - Story of The Fox 0:53 - Song Starts 3:51 - Song ends, small talk, wrap up #TheFox #FolkSong #ClawhammerBanjo #MountainBanjo #Traditional #OldTimeMusic

Superstar was written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell in 1969. Better Midler recorded. Richard Carpenter had heard her performance on the tonight show starring Johnny Carson and he liked the song so the Carpenters recorded it and had a big hit with it. Karen Carpenter needed only one take! I sing and play it on acoustic guitar using a simple fingerpicking pattern. Also I made up two new verses using titles and lyrics from other Carpenters songs. I did a short intro explaining some of the songs history before singing it. Superstar-lyrics Carpenters Long ago, and, oh, so far away I fell in love with you before the second show Your guitar, it sounds so sweet and clear But you're not really here, it's just the radio Don't you remember, you told me you loved me, baby? You said you'd be coming back this way again, baby Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh baby I love you, I really do Loneliness is such a sad affair And I can hardly wait to be with you again What to say to make you come again? (Baby) Come back to me again (baby) And play your sad guitar Don't you remember, you told me you loved me, baby? You said you'd be coming back this way again, baby Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh baby I love you, I really do (I added another verse using carpenter song titles and lyrics from their other songs) I`ll say goodbye to love. No one ever cared. If I should live or die. Life has passed me by. For all we know, we`ve only just begun and after rainy days, we`ll be on top of the world Don't you remember, you told me you loved me, baby? You said you'd be coming back this way again, baby Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh baby I love you, I really do

Here is my list of my all time favorite Carpenters songs. Probably not too different from yours. But maybe a few surprises. I give some interesting background on the songs. Let us know your number one favorite and the songs I forgot or left out. Carpenters is a musical group with Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter. One of my all time favorite groups! Carpenters documentary link to part one of three: If you`re a fan or even if your not you`re going to like this. (Give it some time) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv9y3UgES4g

Waiting For The Dawn is a song I wrote.

The Sky is a song written by, Derroll Adams. The Mountain, The Valley, Portland Town and Memories are other great songs that he wrote. In the intro and long outro I talk a little about Derroll Adams. Alan Taylor and Seth Mountain have done excellent covers of this song. This is my cover of one his Derrolls incredible song, The Sky. Performed clawhammer style on the mountain banjo. The Sky - lyrics Words and music by Derroll Adams Performed by Dan D. Dirges Banjo Tuning - dGEGB There’s a time when the truth is bad And that’s so very sad I know When I was a kid like a mother’s sigh I used to hear the freight trains cry They kept me on the go you know Even now I stop to hear The big freight trucks a-shifting gear They tell me what I want to know you know There’s a time when the past is past Filled with things that never last I know The freight trains’ lonesome whistles cry Becomes a song but there’s the sky Spring always comes again again That old car it was Christmas time Filled with kids and they all were crying They had no place to go I know I know There’s a time when you face your soul To find if you are true and whole you know I remember your face so clear Sometimes it seems I hear The softness of your sigh But I remember another time Autumn’s here and summer’s dying You asked me not to go There’s a time when you face the sky To find if you are here and why you know The freight trains far away cry Or on the ground when the dew’s not dry And you hear a rooster crow Just like a morning star That you see so far Through the clear sky the sky © Words and music: Derroll Adams (as it appears on the album Feelin' Fine) ---------------------- Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Song starts 5:21 - Song ends and the very long outro begins. feel free to skip it, I basically ramble on about how great Derroll Adams is. ---------------------- Keywords Derroll Adams The Sky Derroll Adams The Sky Covers The Sky Lyrics Derroll Adams Banjoman Derroll Adams Banjo man Derroll Adams Banjo Derroll Adams Covers Derroll Adams

Aragon Mill is a song written by Si Kahn At the east end of town, at the foot of the hill Stands a chimney so tall that says "Aragon Mill." But there's no smoke at all coming out of the stack. Cause the mill has shut down and it ain't a-coming back. Chorus: And the only tune I hear, Is the sound of the wind, As it flows through the town, Weave and spin, weave and spin Now I`m too old to change and I`m too young to die. And there`s no place to go for my old man and I. There`s no children at all in the narrow empty streets. Now the loons have all gone, it`s so quiet I can`t sleep. Chorus: And the only tune I hear, Is the sound of the wind, As it flows through the town, Weave and spin, weave and spin Now the mill has shut down. It`s the only life I know. Tell me where will I go, tell me where will I go. Now I`m too old to change and I`m too young to die. And there`s no place to go for my old man and I. Chorus: And the only tune I hear, Is the sound of the wind, As it flows through the town, Weave and spin, weave and spin

In this how to play Clawhammer Banjo lesson video I will reveal not one but two big secrets! These two amazing secrets were GE game changers when I was learning how to play Clawhammer Banjo and I know they will help you too! (to?) The Secret # 1 - Really bend your index finger when you are striking the string for the `Boom` part in Boom Chick-a (about 45 degrees or so) The Secret # 2 - Use your middle and or ring finger if you are struggling for the `chick` part in Boom Chick-a (just like index lead banjo players do; like Pete Seeger and Derroll Adams) As a bonus I explain Bump-a Ditty or some call it Boom-a-Chick-a rhythm. I prefer to call it, Cock-a-Doodle-Do #ClawhammerBanjoLesson #BanjoLesson #TheSecret #TheSecrets

Ezekiel Saw The Wheel is a traditional folk song and spiritual that I play on the guitar, fingerpicking style. I hope to get around to posting a better banjo version some day. Ezekiel Saw a Wheel - lyrics Ezekiel saw a wheel, Way up in the middle of the air Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of the air Little wheel run by faith, Big wheel run by the grace of God Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of the air Some go to church for to sing and shout, way in the middle of the air, Before six months they’s shouted out, way in the middle of the air, Ezekiel saw a wheel, Way up in the middle of the air Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of the air Little wheel run by faith, Big wheel run by the grace of God Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of theair Let me tell you what a hypocrite’ll do way in the middle of the air, He’ll talk about me and he’ll talk about you, way in the middle of the air, Ezekiel saw a wheel, Way up in the middle of the air Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of the air Little wheel run by faith, Big wheel run by the grace of God Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of theair Don’t pray for things that you don’t need way in the middle of the air, The Lord don’t like no sin and greed way in the middle of the air, Ezekiel saw a wheel, Way up in the middle of the air Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of the air Little wheel run by faith, Big wheel run by the grace of God Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of theair One of these days about twelve o’clock way in the middle of the air, This old world’s gonna reel and rock, way in the middle of the air, Ezekiel saw a wheel, Way up in the middle of the air Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of the air Little wheel run by faith, Big wheel run by the grace of God Ezekiel saw a wheel Way in the middle of the air

Five Little Ducks is a traditional children`s folk song for of all ages. I sing and play it on the mountain banjo in the clawhammer style and give a short heartwarming moral to the story at the end. Five Little Ducks lyrics Five little ducks went swimming one day, Over the hills and far away. Mommy duck said: "Quack, quack, quack, quack." But only four little ducks came back. Four little ducks went swimming one day, Over the hills and far away. Mommy duck said: "Quack, quack, quack, quack." But only three little ducks came back. Three little ducks went swimming one day, Over the hills and far away. Mommy duck said: "Quack, quack, quack, quack." But only two little ducks came back. Two little ducks went swimming one day, Over the hills and far away. Mommy duck said: "Quack, quack, quack, quack." But only one little duck came back. One little duck went swimming one day, Over the hills and far away. Mommy duck said: "Quack, quack, quack, quack." But no little ducks came swimming back. No little ducks went swimming one day, Over the hills and far away. Daddy duck said: "Quack, quack, quack, quack." And all the five little ducks came back.

My Old Kentucky Home is song written by Stephen Foster. I sing and play it on a mountain banjo, two finger thumb lead with no thumb pick! I usually use a thumb pick because it`s easier for me to play with one but I have always liked the sound of no picks at all much better, but it`s a totally different feel for me but I think It`s finally coming around a little. There are many different interpretations of the meaning of this song and Stephen Foster has wrongly and cruelly been labelled a racist by many in the old time music community however if you just read the lyrics it`s easy to see he has compassion and empathy for the people leaving the cabin home whether the`re slaves or a family or both. This song is also sung every year at the start of the Kentucky Derby horse race. My Old Kentucky Home lyrics Stephen Foster Banjo in relative standard G tuning but tuned down to low C. Oh, the sun shines bright On my old Kentucky home 'Tis summer, The old folks are gay Well, the corn top's ripe And the meadow's in the bloom While the birds make music All the day Weep no more, my lady Oh, weep no more, today We will sing one song For my old Kentucky home For my old Kentucky home Far away. Well, the young folks roll All around the cabin floor They're merry, all Happy and bright By 'n by hard times will A-come a-knockin' at my door Then my old Kentucky home Good night Weep no more, my lady No, weep no more, today We will sing one song For my old Kentucky home For my old Kentucky home Far away. They hunt no more for the possum and the coon, On meadow, the hill and the shore, They sing no more by the glimmer of the moon, On the bench by the old cabin door. The day goes by like a shadow o’er the heart, With sorrow, where all was delight, The time has come when we will have to part, Then my old Kentucky home, goodnight. Weep no more, my lady Oh, weep no more, today We will sing one song For my old Kentucky home For my old Kentucky home Far away.

Song I wrote on the guitar. Poor audio. I will do a banjo version someday good Lord willing and the creek dont rise.

What Wondrous Love Is this is a sacred hymm and spiritual normally sung accapella in church choirs the world over. The song witnesses the beautiful mysterious sacrifice Jesus freely gave to all humankind. Daughter Of Swords does a brilliant solo performance of this song. I`ve become a big fan of her music since seeing her perform on Paste Magazine here on YouTube. I worked up this banjo arrangement which follows the melody line along while I sing. Mountain Banjo played in the two finger thumb lead style. If you care to sing along I added the lyrics below. What Wondrous Love Is the - lyrics Banjo tuned to fDGCD (relative) 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul? What wondrous love is this, O my soul? What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul? 2 When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down beneath God’s righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul. 3 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, to God and to the Lamb I will sing, to God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am, while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, while millions join the theme, I will sing. 4 And when from death I’m free I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, and through eternity I’ll sing on. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Song starts 4:26 - Song ends and short outro keywords What Wondrous Love Is This Hymm Lyrics What Wondrous Love Is This Lyrics what wondrous love is this christian song what wondrous love is this Spiritual

Man Of Constant Sorrow is an old time traditional folk song that I sing and play on the banjo in the clawhammer style. This song was featured in the Coen Brothers movie, Oh Brother Where Art Thou. Ralph Stanley is well known for this song as well as many other bluegrass artists. There is a Greenwich Village version which Bob Dylan and many others played that has a different melody. I have had a few requests for this song over the years. I didnt really know which version to sing or how to approach the song until I heard the Josh Turknett (ClawhammerBrainjo) version. I`m a big fan of his music, the songs he chooses to sing and how he performs and sings them. I tried to play it kind of like how he did. Here is the link if you want to have a listen to his version. (BTW if you want to learn how to play banjo he is the best to learn from) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOZuXz__3NE Man Of Constant Sorrow lyrics Banjo in standard tuning only a lot lower I am a man of constant sorrow, I've seen trouble all my day. I bid farewell to old Kentucky, The place where I was born and raised. For six long years I've been in trouble, No pleasures here on earth I found. For in this world I'm bound to ramble, I have no friends to help me now. It's fare thee well my old lover. I never expect to see you again. For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad, Perhaps I'll die upon this train. You can bury me in some deep valley, (dark holler?) For many years where I may lay. Then you may learn to love another, While I am sleeping in my grave. Maybe your friends think I'm just a stranger My face, you'll never see no more. But there is one promise that is given I'll meet you on God's golden shore.

Jim Page is a singer and songwriter from Seattle and he wrote this great song, Tripping Over You. I like it so much I wanted to sing and play it on guitar fingerpicking style. You can hear more songs from Jim at his website https://jimpage.net/ Tripping Over You lyrics Written By Jim Page Performed by Dan D. Dirges Night time when the sun goes down And there aint nobody else around I take a chance and I go downtown Down the avenue Flashing through those neon nights Those excitable city sites A thousand and one Arabian nights And always coming true I can see the strangers faces Beckoning me into stranger places Fantasies and outer spaces Visions in my view Temptations for the lonely ones I take their comforts on the run And I find myself among Them only passing through chorus I cant get you off of my mind This time, no it`s all too true I keep hanging onto the same old line Just like a blind man would do Tripping over you All my advisors say you cant hold on anyway Tomorrow is another day And everday is new But I can hear my heartbeat say Tomorrow is so far away And I`m still stuck here in today So what am I supposed to do chorus I cant get you off of my mind This time, no it`s all too true I keep hanging onto the same old line Just like a blind man would do Tripping over you Now I`m headed for the golden gate Riding on the hands of fate Soon enough comes too late And life is overdue It`s coming to that time again Could be trouble around the bend And I just wanted you to be my friend And I would be yours too chorus I cant get you off of my mind This time, no it`s all too true I keep hanging onto the same old line Just like a blind man would do Tripping over you

Soon May the Wellerman come is a sea shanty. It`s also known as The Wellerman or just Wellerman. The captain crew and all are out hunting the whale. This one is packed full of action, adventure and suspense! Will the whale be caught? I play here on the guitar in the fingerpicking style while singing it. I have a banjo version posted as well Soon May the Wellerman Come - lyrics Fingerpicking guitar version There once was a ship that put to sea, And the name of the ship was the Billy of Tea The winds blew up, her bow dipped low, Oh blow, my bully boys, blow. Soon may the Wellerman come And bring us sugar and tea and rum. One day, when the tonguing is done, I'll take my leave and go. She had not been two weeks from shore When down on her right a whale bore. The captain called all hands and swore He'd take that whale in tow. Soon may the Wellerman come And bring us sugar and tea and rum. One day, when the tonguing is done, I'll take my leave and go. Before the boat had hit the water The whale's tail came up and caught her. All hands to the side harpooned and fought her When she dived down below. Soon may the Wellerman come And bring us sugar and tea and rum. One day, when the tonguing is done, I'll take my leave and go. No line was cut, no whale was freed; The Captain's mind was not of greed, But he belonged to the whaleman's creed; She took the ship in tow. Soon may the Wellerman come And bring us sugar and tea and rum. One day, when the tonguing is done, I'll take my leave and go. For forty days, or even more, The line went slack, then tight once more. All boats were lost, there were only four But still the whale did go. Soon may the Wellerman come And bring us sugar and tea and rum. One day, when the tonguing is done, I'll take my leave and go. As far as I've heard, the fight's still on; The line's not cut and the whale's not gone. The Wellerman makes his regular call To encourage the Captain, crew, and all. Soon may the Wellerman come And bring us sugar and tea and rum. One day, when the tonguing is done, I'll take my leave and go.

Seven Deadly Sins is a song I wrote and recorded many years ago

Dawn Of Time Written and performed by Dan D. Dirges Roll on river, roll on river far and wide, roll on from the dawn of time, freely to the sea, into eternity, all the way to the sea, into eternity There is a mountain, rising up above the clouds, majestic and standing proud, it surely can be moved, if we just believe, it surely will be moved, if we just believe Weary traveler, travels by an ancient road, everyone`s gone down before since the dawn of time, searching for the answers, to life`s many questions, since the dawn of time By the moonlight, a lonesome train is on its way, searching for the break of day, Its a long way home, with miles and miles to go, and when it reaches home, soon its on its way Blow winds blow, to all corners of the earth, lift all voices to be heard, There`s so many questions, to which will come the answers, and when we find the answers, all the questions change ======================= video content 0:00 - intro 0:47 - song starts 347 - outro ================= #ClawhammerBanjo #MountainBanjo #OriginalSong

Undone In Sorrow is a folk song written by Ola Belle Reed. It`s a beautiful broken hearted love song. I give a description and tell a little story about the song and then I sing and play it on the banjo, clawhammer style. So many great covers on YouTube. ClawhammerBrainjo, Riley Baugus and many others. Clifton Hicks has a banjo lesson posted on his channel. Undone in sorrow - lyrics Written by Ola Belle Reed Banjo tuning fDGCD relative Over yonder in the graveyard Where the wild, wild flowers grow There they lay my true lover She's gone from me forever more Fairest than the sweetest flower Restless as the wildest wind Born with a love deep as the ocean This was the girl that I did win Left her there back in the mountains To see the world, riches to gain when I returned no earthly treasures Could ease this heart so full of pain Way up high upon that mountain Beneath that little mound of clay Oh, the girl that I returned to marry So still among the flowers she lay I'll go away and I will wander Lay aside my earthly gain I'll not end, as a man with riches Undone in sorrow I remain Undone in sorrow I remain Timestamps 0:00 - Song description 1:00 - Song starts 4:03 - Song ends and a few cover shout outs

Original song I wrote on the banjo when I was just learning how to play the banjo.

Do You Hear What I Hear is a Christmas Carol which has been performed by Bing Crosby, Whitney Houston and many others. Hear I play a simple guitar and vocal cover. Fingerpickning guitar. I posted the lyrics in the video in case you want to sing along. Do You Hear What I Hear lyrics Said the night wind to the little lamb: "Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite" Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy: "Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song, high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea" Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king: "Do you know what I know?" In your palace warm, mighty king Do you know what I know? A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold" Said the king to the people everywhere: "Listen to what I say! Pray for peace, people everywhere! Listen to what I say! The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light" Do You Hear What I Hear Christmas Carol Do You Hear What I Hear Vocal and Guitar Do You Hear What I hear Guitar Do You Hear What I Hear sing along Do You Hear What I Hear lyrics

Going Across The Sea is a old time traditional folk song that I sing and play on the mountain banjo, clawhammer style after a short intro. The unfinished woodcarving you see is one I recently did. It appears to move on it`s own toward the end of the video because one of my Cats was rubbing up against the table. Going Across The Sea - lyrics Clawhammer banjo in standard tuning only a lot lower. I’m going across the sea stay forever more Left my little darlin’ standing in the door Won’t you come and go come and go with me Fly to me my pretty little Miss I’m going across the sea Wind is howling low wind is howling high Come with me my pretty little love ’til the day I die. Won’t you come and go come and go with me Fly to me my pretty little Miss I’m going across the sea. Wouldn’t you give a nickel wouldn’t you give a dime Wouldn’t you give one dollar bill to call your name as mine? Won’t you come and go come and go with me Fly to me my pretty little Miss I’m going across the sea. Dinah oh dear Dinah what makes your face so red Working out in the crops sun fever in my head Won’t you come and go come and go with me Fly to me my pretty little Miss I’m going across the sea.

900 Miles is a traditional folk song. Also known as, 900 Miles From My Home. I sing and play it on the banjo in the clawhammer style after the intro. 900 Miles - Lyrics Banjo tuning - dADFsharpA Hold down Em chord I’m walking down the track, I’ve got tears in my eyes, I’m tryin’ to read a letter from my home; If that train runs me right, I’ll be home tomorrow night, ‘Cause I’m nine hundred miles from my home. And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow, That long lonesome train whistlin’ down. Well this train I ride on, Is a hundred coaches long, You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles; And if this train runs me right, I’ll be home tomorrow night, ‘Cause I’m nine hundred miles from my home. And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow, I will pawn you my wagon, I will pawn you my team, I will pawn you my golden watch and my chain; And if this train runs me right, I’ll see my woman tomorrow night, ‘Cause I’m nine hundred miles from my home. And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow. timestamps 0:00 - intro - story 1:25 - song 3:37 - outro - 1800`s inventions 900 miles traditional folk song 900 miles from my home 900 miles story and song 900 miles song 900 miles song history banjo mountain banjo songs banjo mountain banjo song banjo song Clawhammer Banjo

Wild Rose Of The Mountain is a song written by Si Kahn. I talk a little about Si Kahn in the intro then sing and play the song on the banjo in the clawhammer style. I first heard this song on Ryan Spearman`s channel (Play Better Banjo) earlier this past Summer and was blown away by the song and how he sang and played it. I highly recommmend his channel. I`ll be taking a deep dive in Si Kahn`s catelog as I am a newcomer to his music. WILD ROSE OF THE MOUNTA - LYRICS Written by - Si Kahn Performed by - Dan D. Dirges Banjo tuning - dGB If I had my life to live, I'd sure live it over. Only walk in brand new shoes and just lay down in clover. Only work on Christmas Day. All the rest go sportin'. Spend my days down at the creek, and ev'ry night go courtin'. Cho: Honey from the honey comb, water from the fountain. Sugar from the sugar cane and my wild rose of the mountain. When I think of home sweet home, it makes my eyes grow misty. Poppa singing gospel songs and Momma sippin' whiskey. Whiskey from a white oak barrel sure does make good liquor. Makes the nights seem twice as bright and the days go by much quicker. If I had a pickup truck, I'd fill it up with water. Paint a catfish on the side and make believe I'd caught her. Drive it slowly down the road, try to keep from bumpin'. Park it down beside the creek and watch those fish come jumpin'. If I had a new-made quilt, I'd fill it up with feathers. Take my Rosie by the hand and lay down there together. Oh, the days that I was young! Thoughts that keep returning Drive the winter night away just like a log fire burning. ---------------------------------- Timestamps 0:00-Introduction 0:41 - Song Starts 4:47 -Outroduction ------------------------------- keywords wild rose of the mountain story and song wild rose of the mountain lyrics si kahn songs si kahn lyrics banjo mountain banjo songs banjo mountain music Banjo Song

Good King Wenceslas is a Christmas carol that tells the story of how the kind king invites a poor homeless person into his castle for dinner. I sing and play it on guitar, fingerpicking style in drop D tuning this time. Good King Wenceslas - lyrics Guitar in drop D tuning Chords: D G D G Bm D G D Bm Asus G D Arranged and performed by Dan D. Dirges Good King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, Gathering winter fuel. "Hither, page, and stand by me. If thou know it telling: Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?" "Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain, Right against the forest fence By Saint Agnes fountain." "Bring me flesh, and bring me wine. Bring me pine logs hither. Thou and I will see him dine When we bear the thither." Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together Through the rude wind's wild lament And the bitter weather. "Sire, the night is darker now, And the wind blows stronger. Fails my heart, I know not how. I can go no longer." "Mark my footsteps my good page, Tread thou in them boldly: Thou shalt find the winter's rage Freeze thy blood less coldly." In his master's step he trod, Where the snow lay dented. Heat was in the very sod Which the saint had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor Shall yourselves find blessing. ------------------- good king wenceslas christmas song good king wenceslas christmas carols topic good king wenceslas lyrics good king wenceslas guitar good king wenceslas lyrics and chords

The Fox is a traditional folk song, I believe it`s from England. In the intro I set up the song with a story of how the Fox is trying to run off with farmer John`s old grey Goose. Will the fox get away or will farmer John get his goose back. Who are you rooting for? The Fox or the farmer? We shall find out in this song. I play it on a mountain banjo in the clawhammer style. The Fox - lyrics traditional folk song (Roud 131) from England. Banjo Tuning - gDGBD (relative) I`m tuned much lower. Down to D The fox went out on a hunt one night, he prayed to the Moon to give him light, for he'd many a mile to go that night before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o, he had many a mile to go that night before he reached the town-o. He ran till he came to a great big bin where the ducks and the geese were put therein. (He said) A couple of you will grease my chin before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o, a couple of you will grease my chin before I leave this town-o." He grabbed the gray goose by the neck, threw the gray goose behind his back; he didn't mind their quack, quack, quack, and their legs all a-dangling down-o, down-o, down-o, he didn't mind their quack, quack, quack, and their legs all a-dangling down-o. Old Mother pitter patter jumped out of bed; out of the window she cocked her head, Crying, "John, John! The grey goose is gone and the fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o!" Crying, "John, John, the grey goose is gone and the fox is on the town-o!" Then John he went to the top of the hill, (up went John to the top of the hill) blowed his horn both loud and shrill, the fox he said, "I'd better flee with my kill He’ll soon be on my trail-o, trail-o, trail-o." The fox he said, "I'd better flee with my kill He’ll soon be on my trail-o." He ran till he came to his cozy den; there were the little ones eight, nine, ten. They said, "Daddy, better go back again, 'cause it must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o!" They said, "Daddy, better go back again, 'cause it must be a mighty fine town-o." Then the fox and his wife without any strife cut up the goose with a fork and knife. They never had such a supper in their life and the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o, they never had such a supper in their life and the little ones chewed on the bones-o. Timestamps 0:00 - Story of The Fox 0:53 - Song Starts 3:51 - Song ends, small talk, wrap up