This cache is part of our Drive in the Country Series. We
frequent these roads and enjoy getting off of the beaten path.
These caches are intended to provide a relaxing diversion. We have
left plenty of room for other cachers to place caches if they are
so inclined.
Froggie Went a Courtin’ As sung by Bob Dylan
1. Frog went a-courtin', and he did ride, Uh-huh, Frog went
a-courtin', and he did ride, Uh-huh, Frog went a-courtin', and he
did ride. With a sword and a pistol by his side, Uh-huh.
2. Well he rode up to Miss Mousey's door, Uh-huh, Well he
rode up to Miss Mousey's door, Uh-huh, Well he rode up to Miss
Mousey's door. Gave three loud raps and a very big roar,
Uh-huh.
3. Said, "Miss Mouse, are you within?" Uh-huh, Said he, "Miss
Mouse, are you within?" Uh-huh, Said, "Miss Mouse, are you within?"
"Yes, kind sir, I sit and spin," Uh-huh.
4. He took Miss Mousey on his knee, Uh-huh, Took Miss Mousey
on his knee, Uh-huh, Took Miss Mousey on his knee. Said, "Miss
Mousey, will you marry me?" Uh-huh.
5. "Without my uncle Rat's consent, Uh-huh "Without my uncle
Rat's consent, Uh-huh "Without my uncle Rat's consent. I wouldn't
marry the president, Uh-huh
6. Uncle Rat laughed and he shook his fat sides, Uh-huh,
Uncle Rat laughed and he shook his fat sides, Uh-huh, Uncle Rat
laughed and he shook his fat sides,. To think his niece would be a
bride, Uh-huh.
7. Uncle Rat went runnin' downtown, Uh-huh, Uncle Rat went
runnin' downtown, Uh-huh, Uncle Rat went runnin' downtown. To buy
his niece a wedding gown, Uh-huh
8. Where shall the wedding supper be? Uh-huh, Where shall the
wedding supper be? Uh-huh, Where shall the wedding supper be? Way
down yonder in a hollow tree, Uh-huh
9. What should the wedding supper be? Uh-huh, What should the
wedding supper be? Uh-huh, What should the wedding supper be? Fried
mosquito in a black-eye pea, Uh-huh.
10. Well, first to come in was a flyin' moth, Uh-huh, First
to come in was a flyin' moth, Uh-huh, First to come in was a flyin'
moth. She laid out the table cloth, Uh-huh.
11. Next to come in was a juney bug, Uh-huh, Next to come in
was a juney bug, Uh-huh, Next to come in was a juney bug. She
brought the water jug, Uh-huh.
12. Next to come in was a bumbley bee, Uh-huh Next to come in
was a bumbley bee, Uh-huh Next to come in was a bumbley bee. Sat
mosquito on his knee, Uh-huh.
13. Next to come in was a broken black flea, Uh-huh, Next to
come in was a broken black flea, Uh-huh, Next to come in was a
broken black flea. Danced a jig with the bumbley bee,
Uh-huh.
14. Next to come in was Mrs. Cow, Uh-huh, Next to come in was
Mrs. Cow, Uh-huh, Next to come in was Mrs. Cow. She tried to dance
but she didn't know how, Uh-huh.
15. Next to come in was a little black tick, Uh-huh, Next to
come in was a little black tick, Uh-huh, Next to come in was a
little black tick. She ate so much she made us sick,
Uh-huh.
16. Next to come in was a big black snake, Uh-huh, Next to
come in was a big black snake, Uh-huh, Next to come in was a big
black snake. Ate up all of the wedding cake, Uh-huh.
17. Next to come was the old gray cat, Uh-huh, Next to come
was the old gray cat, Uh-huh, Next to come was the old gray cat.
Swallowed the mouse and ate up the rat, Uh-huh.
18. Mr. Frog went a-hoppin' up over the brook, Uh-huh, Mr.
Frog went a-hoppin' up over the brook, Uh-huh, Mr. Frog went
a-hoppin' up over the brook. A lily-white duck come and swallowed
him up, Uh-huh.
19. A little piece of cornbread layin' on a shelf, Uh-huh, A
little piece of cornbread layin' on a shelf, Uh-huh, A little piece
of cornbread layin' on a shelf. If you want anymore, you can sing
it yourself, Uh-huh.
This is a micro cache on the grounds of Shiloh Baptist Church
and Cemetary. Please replace it as you found it. BYOP.