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I wish I was in de land ob cotton,
Old times dar am not forgotten.
Look away, look away,
Look away, Dixie Land.


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In Dixie's land, we'll took our stand,
To lib an' die in Dixie!


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Dan Emmett

Dan Emmett

Born: October 29, 1815
Died: June 28, 1904 (aged 88)
Bio: Daniel Decatur "Dan" Emmett was an American songwriter, entertainer, and founder of the first troupe of the blackface minstrel tradition.

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