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MAIDEN RUTH Sung by: Mrs. Myron Scruggs Recorded in Memphis, TN 12/13/62 Click here to listen to the first part of the original recording Click here to listen to the second part of the original recording Just to see Uncle John. Maiden Ruth wore a stylish gown Up and down the streets so fine. Maiden Ruth came to town Just to see Uncle John. Everybody knew that she was pleased By the way she'd say: Chorus: "Oh, Uncle John, isn't it nice in Memphis? Oh, Uncle John, here I will remain. Oh, Uncle John, now that I've seen the city, Life in the country's awfully slow; I'll never go home again." Uncle said, "Now, come along, Ruth." "Never mind," Ruth replied. "I must kiss that pretty man in blue," So she did, then cry: (Chorus) |
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All Songs Recorded by John Quincy Wolf, Jr., unless otherwise noted The John Quincy Wolf Folklore Collection Lyon College, Batesville, Arkansas Back to the Song Index Back to the Wolf Collection Homepage ©Copyright 2002 Lyon College |