Go Ask Poppa

One leaf typewritten on the front side. The document is in good physical condition. The document was laminated. The upper left corner was folded into the laminate. There is a minor tear at the lower right edge. There is a blue ink stain to the left of the song text.

Folk songs -- United States Courtship -- Songs and music Unrequited love -- Songs and music Fathers and daughters -- Songs and music

W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University

5/2/2007

I. G. Greer

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Go Ask Poppa


Her face so fair,
Her form divine,
He whispered low,
Sweetheart, be mine.

Go ask Poppa,
The maiden said.
He knew quite well
Poppa was dead,

He knew the life
Poppa had led,
So he took his hat and fled
When the maiden said:

Go Ask Poppa.

Go Ask Poppa

Go Ask Poppa

166 mm x 184 mm

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2006-06-02

Susan G. Pepper