Froggie went a-courtin', and he did ride, mm-hmm Froggie went a-courtin, and he did ride, A sword and pistol by his side, mm-hmm. He went down to Missy Mousie's door, Went to Missy Mousie's door, Where he had been many times before, mm-hmm. Missy Mouse, are you within?", mm-hmm, "Missy Mouse, are you within?" "Yes, kind sir, I sit and spin," mm-hmm.

Burl Ives - Froggie went A-courtin Mister Frog went a-courtin, he did ride, uh-huh, uh-huh. Mister Frog went a-courtin, he did ride, uh-huh, uh-huh. Mister Frog went a-courtin, he did ride, Burl Ives - Froggie went A-courtin Mister Frog went a-courtin, he did ride, uh-huh, uh-huh. Mister Frog went a-courtin, he did ride, A sword and buckler by his side, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh. He bridled and saddled a big fat snail, uh-huh, uh-huh. Thinks himself a man indeed Because he chews the tobacco weed. And next to come in was a big tomcat, He swallowed the Frog, and the Mouse and the Rat. Next to come in was a big old snake, He chased the party into the lake.

The Worried Man Blues. Guitar – Tony Mottola. Mr. Froggie Went A Courtin', The Worried Man Blues ‎(Shellac, 10").

Frog went a courting and he did ride, uh-huh Froggie went a courting and he did ride, uh-huh Froggie went a courting and he did ride A sword and a pistol by his side, uh-huh. He went down to Miss Mousey’s door, uh-huh He went down to Miss Mousey’s door, uh-huh He went down to Miss Mousey’s door Where he’d often been before, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh He took Miss Mouse upon his knee, uh-huh Said, Miss Mouse, will you marry me? uh-huh Said, Miss Mouse will you. marry me? uh-huh Without my uncle Rat’s consent I wouldn’t marry the president, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh

Its first known appearance is in Wedderburn's Complaynt of Scotland (1548) under the name "The Frog cam to the Myl dur", though this is in Scots rather than English. There is a reference in the London Company of Stationers' Register of 1580 to "A Moste Strange Weddinge of the Frogge and the Mouse. There are many texts of the ballad; however the oldest known musical version is in Thomas Ravenscroft's Melismata in 1611.

Froggie went a-courtin, and he did ride, A sword and pistol by his side, mm-hmm. We had this album at home when I was a kid. I recall lying on the floor in front of our stereo which was a HUGE wooden cabinet that held a radio and a turntable. I sang along while Dad napped on the chesterfield after supper. Thanks! 8 years назад.

Burl Ives - The Worried Man Blues mp3. mp3 Player. Music video: Watch now Burl Ives's video clip of album "Mr. Froggie Went A Courtin', The Worried Man Blues".

Froggie Went A-Courtin'. A frog went a courtin' and he did ride, mmm-hmmmA frog went a courtin' and he did rideA sword and a pistol by his side, mmm-hmmm. He went down to Missy Mouse's door, mmm-hmmmHe went down to Missy Mouse's doorWhere he had been many times before, mmm-hmmm.

Worried Man Blues" is a folk song in the roots music repertoire. It is cataloged as Roud Folk Song Index No. 4753. Like many folk songs passed by oral tradition, the lyrics vary from version to version, but generally all contain the chorus "It takes a worried man to sing a worried song/It takes a worried man to sing a worried song/I'm worried now, but I won't be worried long  . Burl Ives Greatest Hits, Burl Ives. You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch, Burl Ives. Lavender Blue: Songs of Charm, Humour and Sincerity, Burl Ives. Froggie Went A Courtin', Burl Ives. Funny Way Of Laughin', Burl Ives.