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When This Old Hat Was New

from American Hornpipe by Dana and Susan Robinson

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When This Old Hat Was New
Music by Dana Robinson - Lyrics by Hank Mattson

I am an old Cowhunter boys come listen to my tale
Memories now are twice as sweet of the old cracker trail.
Fer Jacob Summerlin we rode fences then were few
When I was just a skinny kid and this old hat was new

When the yearly ‘round up came we rode off unaware
How often we’d be preyed upon by Seminole or bear
But when the herd was sold and shipped across the blue
What bounty we’d behold my boys when this old hat was new
 
At the Summerlin Hotel old Jake he’d take his place
And shake our hands as we came in a smile upon his face.
His son sat at the table there and gave each man his due
In Spanish gold, believe me boy when this old hat was new

But the good times quickly changed the Country was at war
And while the battle raged up north the Federals closed our shore
But Jake the blockade runner kept goods a sailin’ through
And Cuban trade was still maintained when this old hat was new
 
Well we lost the war but not the land full pardons we was given
Our beef again was in demand and we thanked Jake and Heaven
But lovin’ the work ya do’s the thing it made our dreams come true
When Jake was Cracker Cowhunter King and this old hat was new

When Jake was Cracker Cowhunter King and this old hat was new

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from American Hornpipe, released June 1, 2012

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Dana and Susan Robinson Cabot, Vermont

"From Cabot, Vermont – Americana-roots and folk duo, Dana and Susan Robinson combine vivid, songwriting with fiddle tunes, oldtime banjo, elegant melodies, and rich harmony singing."

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