This tune comes from fiddler Buddy Thomas (1934-1974) of Lewis County, Kentucky, who learned it from Ohio fiddler Morris Allen. Jeff Titon notes the A part's close similarity with the English dance tune The Rose Tree.

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

The Carter Family first presented this iconic song to the world of country music. These lyrics came from Carlene Carter, daughter of June and Johnny Cash. The 3/4 timing for the verses was my idea.

I'm playing a Deering Calico banjo.

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

Using cello banjo, this recording adds chordal accompaniment to the previous solo banjo posted for Tune of the Week.

A fun little tune where I keep singing the more common B part in my head, "Johnny, get your hair cut, hair cut, hair cut..."