1. Arr. Paul Jennings 2003 Plank Road Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved Used by permission MUSIC K-8, Vol. 13, #3 Powerpoint by Natalie Francis

2. Follow the drinking gourd. For the old man is awaitin’ For to carry you to freedom. Follow the drinking gourd.

3. When the sun come back, And the first quail calls. Follow the drinking gourd. For the old man is awaitin’ For to carry you to freedom. Follow the drinking gourd.

4. The river bank makes A very good road, The dead trees will show you the way. Left foot peg foot Traveling on. Follow the drinking gourd.

5. For the old man is awaitin’ For to carry you to freedom. Follow the drinking gourd.

6. The river ends Between two hills. Follow the drinking gourd. There’s another river On the other side. Follow the drinking gourd.

7. For the old man is awaitin’ For to carry you to freedom. Follow the drinking gourd.