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"Pull Away Cheerily! (The Gold Diggers Song)"

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 Pull Away Cheerily! (The Gold Diggers Song)
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Written and sung by Harry Lee Carter, in his entertainment of "The Two lands of Gold." Also sung by George Henry Russell. Composed by Henry Russell.



Pull away cheerily

Not slow or wearily

Rocking your cradles boys fast to and fro



Working the hand about

Sifting the sand about

Seeking for treasures that lie below, etc.



Great gold digging vignette of men and children. Unique! Original gold rush music is quite rare. These songs, and the articles in local newspapers such as in the large towns like Philadelphia, were sure to generate excitement. And when the gold came in from the family members in California, it all became a reality. (Al Adams Gold Rush Memorabilia Collection) Date: c1849 Location: California HWAC# 57445