Black Jack David- J.E. Mainer (NC) 1970 REC
[From J.E. Mainer, from the recording "The Legendary J.E. Mainer Volume 10: The Good Old Rebel" on Rural Rhythm Records (RRJEM-229), 1970.
The chord progression is similar to Cumberland Gap where the chords goes from major (G) to relative minor (Em). This certainly could be traditional.
R. Matteson 2015]
Black Jack David- As sung by J.E. Mainer, 1970
[banjo]
Black Jack David came a-riding through the woods,
A-singing so loud and merry;
His horse[1] was runnin' through the green, green grass
And charmed the heart of a lady,
Charmed the heart of a lady.
[banjo]
Would you forsake your husband, dear,
Would you forsake your baby?
Would you forsake your fine, fine home,
And go with Black Jack David,
Go with Black Jack David?
Yes I'll forsake my husband, dear,
I'll forsake my baby;
I'll forsake my fine, fine home,
And go with Black Jack David,
I love the Black Jack David
[banjo break]
He put on his high-heeled boots,
Made of the Spanish leather;
He stuck her in his arms again,
And they both rode off together,
And they both rode off together.
Last night she slept on a feather bed
Besides her husband and baby,
Tonight she sleeps on the cold cold ground
Beside of Black Jack Davie
Got her of Black Jack Davie.
1 voice?