Published 1875 Language English | Writer(s) Sam Lucas | |
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"Carve Dat Possum" is a minstrel song written in 1875 by Sam Lucas. Very popular in its time, it tells of hunting and preparing a possum to eat. The chorus:
Carve dat possum, carve dat possum, children, Carve dat possum, carve him to de heart; Carve dat possum, carve dat possum, children, Carve dat possum, carve him to de heart.The song, as published by Lucas, is in 2/4 time.
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