Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd

Paul Campbell

[Intro]
They saw the Big Dipper in the sky
And they followed it North to freedom

[Verse 1]
When the sun comes back, and the first quail calls
Follow the drinkin' gourd
The old man is a-waitin' for to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinkin' gourd

[Chorus]
Follow the drinkin' gourd
Follow the drinkin' gourd
The old man is a-waitin' for to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinkin' gourd

[Verse 2]
Now, the riverbank'll make a mighty good road
Dead trees'll show you the way
Mister left foot, peg foot, travelin' on
Follow the drinkin' gourd

[Chorus]
Follow
Follow
The old man is a-waitin' for to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinkin' gourd
Follow the drinkin' gourd
Follow the drinkin' gourd
The old man is a-waitin' for to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinkin' gourd
The old man is a-waitin' for to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinkin' gourd

Trivia about the song Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd by The Brothers Four

When was the song “Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd” released by The Brothers Four?
The song Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd was released in 1960, on the album “Rally ’Round!”.
Who composed the song “Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd” by The Brothers Four?
The song “Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd” by The Brothers Four was composed by Paul Campbell.

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