Marching Around the Levee

Cat. #1178 (MFH #816) - As sung by O.B. Campbell, Vinita, Oklahoma on August 9, 1971

VERSE 1
We're marching 'round th levee
We're marching 'round th levee
We're marching 'round th levee
For we have gained th day

VERSE 2
Go in an' out th winda
Go in an' out th windows
Go in an' out th windas
For we have gained th day

VERSE 3
Go forth an' choose your lover
Go forth an' choose your lover
Go forth an' choose your lover
For we have gained th day

VERSE 4
I kneel because I love you
I kneel because I love you
I kneel because I love you
For we have gained th day

VERSE 5
I'll measure my love to show you
I'll measure my love to show you
I'll measure my love to show you
For we have gained th day

VERSE 6
Goodbye, I hate to leave you
Goodbye, I hate to leave you
Goodbye, I hate to leave you
For we have gained th day

VERSE 7
I'll take a sweet kiss an' leave you
I'll take a sweet kiss an' leave you
I'll take a sweet kiss an' leave you
For we have gained th day