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Frog Went A-Courtin' was one of my favorite songs growing up. I remember having a small red record, like a 78, in this cardboard record box that we'd take out and play, especially on rainy days. We'd all sing along with Mom. What I didn't know was that there are various versions, including one by Bob Dylan with 19 verses! Wow! I found myself humming this song, with all the wrong words, while taking this picture yesterday afternoon down the road a piece. Strange! Where did that come from??

http://www.bobdylan.com/#/songs/froggie-went-courtin

Froggie Went A-Courtin'

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.

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.

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.

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.