Thank you very much Dave. I opened the lyrics and sang the song right through. Never knew there were five verses. Haven't read the story yet, but I surely will.
What a nice History List post.
Regina Daly

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> On Jul 6, 2016, at 5:07 PM, Dave Ruch <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I’ve just put together what I hope will be the definitive resource on the song that everyone seems to know and love - “The Erie Canal Song”, aka “Low Bridge, Everybody Down.”
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> The site includes downloadable lyrics (all five original verses), sheet music, common myths about the song’s lyrics and origins, early recordings, images, and more.
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> http://daveruch.com/erie-canal-song/
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> If you have any further information on the song, I’d love to see it for possible inclusion. 
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> Feel free to share this page with canal enthusiasts everywhere and/or link to it on your website as appropriate.
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> Thanks,
> Dave
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> Dave Ruch
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