Lyrics: Stephen Foster
Music: Stephen Foster
Sung by Robert Hunter on 7 August 2002 as part of a medley. Stephen Foster wrote the song, first published in 1848. It has been recorded many times with varied lyrics. This is the version Robert Hunter sang:
I had a dream the other night, everything was still
I dreamed I saw Susannah coming 'cross the hill
A buckwheat cake was in her mouth, a tear was in her eye
Says then I'm coming from the South, Susannah don't you cry
Oh Susannah, don't you cry for me
For I come from Alabama my Susanna for too see
It rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry
Sun so hot, I froze to death, Susannah don't you cry
Oh Susannah, don't you cry for me
For I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee