The Old Cow Died lyrics
by Peggy Seeger
[Chorus]
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
[Verse 1]
Did you give her hot water?
Yes, ma'am
Did you give her any soda?
Yes, ma'am
[Chorus]
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
[Verse 2]
Did you send for the doctor?
Yes, ma'am
Did the doctor come?
Yes, ma'am
[Chorus]
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
[Verse 3]
What in the world's ailed her?
Yes, ma'am
Did she diе of the cholera?
Yes, ma'am
Did thе buzzards come?
Yes, ma'am
Did the buzzards eat her?
Yes, ma'am
[Chorus]
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
[Verse 4]
Did they sail high?
Yes, ma'am
Did they sail low?
Yes, ma'am
[Chorus]
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around
The old cow died, sail around