Cat. #1347 (MFH #489) - As sung by Susan Dixon, Benton, Arkansas on July 11, 1969
VERSE 1
I went to see Old Joe Clark
He was sick in bed
I run my finger down his throat
N' pulled up chicken head
CHORUS:
Goin' away ole Joe Clark
Goin' away today
Goin' away ole Joe Clark
Ain't got long t' stay
VERSE 2
Someone stole a hoe from Joe
Wish they'd bring um back
Chase th big hogs thru th fence
Little ones thru th crack
VERSE 3
Wish I had a nickle
I wish I had a dime
I wish I had a pretty gal
To kiss an' call 'er mine
VERSE 4
Old Joe Clark killed a man
Kill 'im with a knife
I'm so glad he killed that man
Now I'll get his wife
VERSE 5
Wish I was in Arkansas
Settin' on a rail
Sweet patatoe in my hand
Possum by th tail
VERSE 6
Went down town to see my gal
Never been there before
Locked me in a chicken coop
Ain't gonin' back no more
VERSE 7
If I had a sweetheart
I set 'er upon a shelf
An' ever time she dread me
I'd get up there myself
VERSE 8
I wouldn't marry an old maid
I'll tell you th reason why
'er nose is always drippin'
N' 'er chin was never dry
VERSE 9
I wouldn't marry a school teacher
Tell ya th reason why
She blowed 'er nose in th yellow cornbread
An' called it pumkin pie