Burl Ives - Mr. Froggie Went A-Courtin'

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Froggie went a-courtin', and he did ride, mm-hmm
Froggie went a-courtin, and he did ride,
A sword and pistol by his side, mm-hmm

He went down to Missy Mousie's door,
Went to Missy Mousie's door,
Where he had been many times before, mm-hmm

"Missy Mouse, are you within?", mm-hmm,
"Missy Mouse, are you within?"
"Yes, kind sir, I sit and spin," mm-hmm

Took Missy Mouse upon his knee, mm-hmm,
Took Missy Mouse upon his knee
Said, "Missy Mouse, will you marry me?", mm-hmm,

"Without my Uncle Rat's consent," mm-hmm,
"Without my Uncle Rat's consent,
"I wouldn't marry the President," mm-hmm

Uncle Rat laughed and shook his fat sides, mm-hmm,
Uncle Rat laughed and shook his fat sides,
To think his niece would be a bride, mm-hmm,

When Uncle Rat gave his consent, mm-hmm,
When Uncle Rat gave his consent,
The weasel wrote the publishment, mm-hmm

Next came in was a bumble bee, mm-hmm,
Next came in was a bumble bee,
Danced a jig with a two-legged flea, mm-hmm

The owl did hoot and the birds they sang, mm-hmm,
The owl did hoot and the birds they sang,
And through the woods the music rang, mm-hmm

Where will the wedding breakfast be, mm-hmm,
Where will the wedding breakfast be,
He went down yonder in a hollow tree. mm-hmm

What will the wedding breakfast be, mm-hmm,
What will the wedding breakfast be,
Two green beans and a black-eyed pea, mm-hmm

They all went sailin' across the lake, mm-hmm,
All went sailin' across the lake,
And all got swallowed up by a big, black snake, mm-hmm

There's bread and cheese upon the shelf, mm-hmm,
There's bread and cheese upon the shelf,
If you want anymore, you can sing it yourself, mm-hmm

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[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for posting Burl Ives' great rendition as a video response.

[usmcbrat2]

Wow, that takes me back. When I was five years old in 1964 I couldn't get enough of this song, and I still love it to this day. I have always loved Burl Ives.

Thank you for posting it.

[rtboarder09]

Froggy went a courtin' was one of my favorites as a kid too...except it was played by Doc Watson...excellent version but haven't been able to find it.

[Thorwald88]

@usmcbrat2 That's funny. I felt the same way about the song, except that it was by Tex Ritter on a 78 RPM and I was 7 and it was in 1949. My favorite Burl Ives song about that time was the theme song he did for a movie with Wanda Hendrix and Audie Murphy called "Sierra." It also had James Arness and Tony Curtis is supporting roles.

[ArkansasAnnie]

A song that's fun for all ages!  Thanks, rockthejukeboxvideo.

[MimicoMuser]

We had this album at home when I was a kid. I recall lying on the floor in front of our stereo which was a HUGE wooden cabinet that held a radio and a turntable. I sang along while Dad napped on the chesterfield after supper. Good times. Great memories. Thanks!

[drumcatf8]

great song....even better guitar playing...wow...go burl

[drumcatf8]

awesome guitar playing....go burl  ye haaaaaaaaaaaaa

[drumcatf8]

amazing guitar work here..........

[drumcatf8]

greatness

[Lisnageeragh]

Great version ...great guitar ...! who played guitar?

[Lisnageeragh]

Great version ...great guitar ...!