Johnson Boys / Cotton-Eyed Joe - Lyrics - Fiddler's Green

Fiddler's Green is a legendary supposed afterlife, where there is perpetual mirth, a fiddle that never stops playing, and dancers who never tire. Its origins are obscure, although some point to the Greek myth of the Elysian Fields as a potential inspiration.

Johnson boys were born in the ashes Didn't know how to court a maid Turned their backs and hide their faces Sight of a pretty girl made ‘em afraid (5x) Johnson boys they went a courtin' *** Creek girls so pretty and sweet They couldn't make no conversation Didn't know where to put their feet (5x) Johnson boys they went a huntin' Took two dogs and went astray Tore there clothes and scratched their faces Didn't come back till the break of day (5x) Johnson boys the went to the city Ridin' in a Chevrolet They came home broke and a walking Had no money for to pay their way (5x) If it had to be for Cotton-Eyed Joe I'd be married long time ago Where did you come from, where did you go Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe (2x) Get out your fiddle, rous'n up your bow Play an old tune called Cotton-Eyed Joe Where did you come from, where did you go Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe