Oh, Susanna

Oh, I came from Alabama with my banjo on my knee,


And I’m goin to Louisiana my true love for to see.


Oh, Susanna, now don’t you cry for me,


I’ve come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee.


 


1. Oh, I came from Alabama with my banjo on my knee,


And I’m goin’ to Louisiana, my true love for to see.


 


Chorus:


Oh, Susanna, now don’t you cry for me


I’ve come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee!


 


2. It rained all noght the day I left, the weather it was dry,


The sun so hot I froze to death, Susanna, don’t you cry.


 


3. Al’s Campfire version:


Well I play my banjo night and day, I holler and I hoot,


And I wonder why Susanna is puttin’ on her boots.


 


Oh, Susanna, now don’t cry if I sound mean,


But I’m sure you’ve confused my banjo for your bouncin’ trampoline!