445. Had a Banjo Made of Gold

445
I Had a Banjo Made of Gold

'Zigon Made a Wheel.' From Mrs.. Charles M. Carson, Charlotte; un-
dated ; with note : "to the tune of 'Gocxlby, My Lover.' " Dr. White says
that the refrain is from a minstrel song.

' Thus in copy supplied to the editors.
X.r.F., Vol. Ill, (.?6)

 

526 NORTH CAROLINA FOLKLORE

I had a banjo made of gold,

And all the strings were twine,

And all the tune that I could play was

I wish that gal was mine.

And all the tune that I could play was

I wish that gal was mine.