Gypsum Davy- Lam (VA) 1935 Wilkinson D
[My title. Wilkinson MSS., 1935-36, p. 82(B). Bronson TTCB, No. 31. I've assign this letter D-- Wilkinson had two A versions, prompting a reordering of his letter designations.
R. Matteson 2015]
[Gypsum Davy] The Gypsy Laddie- Sung by T. Henry Lam, Elkton, Va., November 6, 1935.
The Gipsum Davy came a-tripping on the plain,
And he sung so loud and boldly;
He sung so loud that he made the woods ring,
And charmed the hearts of the lady.
Refrain: Fol di rum, fol di rum, fol di rudi,
Fol di rum, fol di rum, fol di riddle diddle dum,
Fol di riddie diddle dum, dum doo di.
The land lord he came riding by
Inquiring for his lady.
And the lady of the house made her reply:
She's gone with the Gipsum Davy.
Refrain.