Oh boys, carry me 'long: a plantation melody

Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864

University of Pittsburgh (depositor)

31735061833681

written & composed by Stephen C. Foster.
For voice and piano, with chorus refrain.
Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1851.
Wm. A. Pond & Co. was at this address from 1863 until 1877. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro.
Verses 2-4 printed without accompaniment on p. 5.
"Wakelam Sc."
Price mark 3 in five-pointed star.
The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p.
First line of text: Oh! carry me 'long.
First line of chorus: Oh! boys carry me 'long.
Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 468.43.

eng

1 score ([1], 2-5, [1] p.) ; 34 cm.

Wm. A. Pond & Co.

New York (547 Broadway, New York)

notated music

Popular music--United States--To 1901
Slavery--United States--Songs and music
African Americans--Songs and music
Death songs

United States

University of Pittsburgh

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