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[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 5 points 3 weeks ago

I remember being so disappointed when I found out the original lyrics and context of Oh Susanna!

It's such an iconic piece of Americana, and I don't believe I ever heard or saw the original lyrics even growing up in a border state. I love the song, and my New York-born grandmother used to sing it to me.

But fuck, what a horrific origin for a song with such a great emotional range in tune and chorus.