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Turkey In The Straw

from Classic Songs & Traditional Tunes by Andy Z

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As I was a-gwine down the road
With a tired team and a heavy load
I crack'd my whip and the leader sprung
I says day-day to the wagon tongue

Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up a high tuckahaw
And twist em up a tune name a “Turkey In The Straw”

Went out to milk, and I didn't know how
I milked the goat instead of the cow
A monkey sittin' on a pile of straw
A-winkin' at his mother-in-law

Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up a high tuckahaw
And twist em up a tune name a “Turkey In The Straw”

Met Mr. Catfish comin' down stream.
Says Mr. Catfish, "What does you mean?"
Caught Mr. Catfish by the snout
And turned Mr. Catfish wrong side out

Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up a high tuckahaw
And twist em up a tune name a “Turkey In The Straw”

Came to a river and I couldn't get across,
Paid five dollars for a blind old hoss
Wouldn't go ahead, nor he wouldn't stand still
So he went up and down like an old saw mill

Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up a high tuckahaw
And twist em up a tune name a “Turkey In The Straw”

As I came down the new cut road
Met Mr. Bullfrog, met Miss Toad
And every time Miss Toad would sing
Old Bullfrog cut a pigeon wing

Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up a high tuckahaw
And twist em up a tune name a “Turkey In The Straw”

Oh I jumped in the seat and I gave a little yell
The horses ran away, broke the wagon all to hell
Sugar in the gourd and honey in the horn
I never been so happy since the day I was born

Turkey in the straw (turkey in the hay)
Turkey in the straw, what do ya say?
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up a high tuckahaw
And twist em up a tune name a “Turkey In The Straw”

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from Classic Songs & Traditional Tunes, released December 21, 2016
Traditional. Arranged by Andy Z

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Andy Z Redwood City, California

Andy Z is a multiple award-winning children's performer, singer/songwriter and educator who combines music, movement, storytelling and character puppets to create an experience that keeps kids engaged and families entertained. Andy's music has been heard on NBC's Today Show and has received many accolades, including Parent’s Choice, NAPPA & (Disney Family’s) iParenting Media Award. ... more

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