Transcriptions of song selections referred to in the paper by Prof. James Leary, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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“A Little Dutch Soldier Came Down from the Rhine/Snap-poo”
[Abridged]
A ribald song that has known many variations. For more information, see: Randolph, Vance. “Unprintable” Ozark Folksongs and Folklore, Vol. 1, Roll Me in Your Arms. Edited by G. Legman. Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Press, 1992.
A little Dutch soldier come down from Rhine,
Snap-poo
And up to a whorehouse and ordered some wine,
Snap-pee, snap-pi, snap fidam go shem, salt pork and potatoes goddam
Oh soldier oh soldier my daughter’s too young,
Snap-poo
Oh soldier oh soldier my daughter’s too young
To be screwed by a soldier with a [schlong] like a gun
Oh mother oh mother I’m not too young
I’ve often been screwed by Mike and John
Snap-pee, snap-pi, snap fidam go shem, salt pork and potatoes goddam