Backing track adapted from the
famous old song of the USA by Stephen Foster
Lyrics adapted from Ballad of America and Wikipedia
“Well I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee
I'm goin' to Louisiana my true love for to see.
It rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry;
The sun so hot I froze to death, Susanna, don't you cry.
Oh! Susanna, do not cry for me;
For I come from Alabama, with my banjo on my knee…”
Watch to the end of song to find youtube link to 1848 version.
Scroll down for recording by the United States Navy Band
(Wikipedia -
OH SUSANNA
Activities:
- Create a group version of the song
- Prepare a solo performance for instrument / voice
- Create a composition with Oh Susanna as a main stimulus.
- Listen to the ‘ragtime’ score from pianoken (see below).
- Listen to MAPLE LEAF RAG by Scott Joplin.