The Assassination in Song

[Gene C]

We're thinking the same thing Dave. I was going to wait a day or two before I posted all this.

Booth Shot Lincoln - author unknown

This folk song origin can not be traced beyond the early 1900's, so far. I haven't been able to find a good recording of the words and music together, at least one I like.
Thanks for posting that version Dave, I looked and couldn't find it.

Here are the lyrics from LincolnMan's blog -Abe's Blog Cabin
http://abesblogcabin.org/booth-shot-linc...uncle-earl

Here's the tune on the fiddle only
https://app.box.com/shared/6uf6sxgddu

Here is the best version on the banjo only (in my opinion, crisp and clear)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z_DPOe_6FE

Here are the words set to a different tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omrCkn1y0jc

For those of you interested, here is a short discussion about the song on fiddle and banjo blogs
http://www.fiddlehangout.com/archive/20719
http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/156382