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 Sent from my iPad > On Jul 6, 2016, at 5:07 PM, Dave Ruch <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > 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.” > > 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. > > http://daveruch.com/erie-canal-song/ > > If you have any further information on the song, I’d love to see it for possible inclusion. > > Feel free to share this page with canal enthusiasts everywhere and/or link to it on your website as appropriate. > > Thanks, > Dave > > Dave Ruch > Performer and Teaching Artist > Public Scholar for New York Council for the Humanities > Huffington Post contributor > 155 St James Place > Buffalo NY 14222 USA > www.daveruch.com > [log in to unmask] > 716-884-6855 > > >