Erie Canal
"Low Bridge" Written by Thomas S. Allen in 1905
I've got a mule, her name is Sal
Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal She's a good old worker and a good old pal Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal We've haul'd some barges in our day Filled with lumber, coal and hay And we know every inch of the way From Albany to Buffalo Low bridge, everybody down Low bridge, 'cause we're comin' to a town And you'll always know your neighbor And you'll always know your pal If you've ever navigated on the Erie Canal We'd better look around for a job, old gal Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal You bet your life I'd never part with Sal Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal Gittup there gal we've passed that lock We'll make Rome 'fore six o'clock So it's one more trip and then we'll go Right back home to Buffalo Low bridge, everybody down Low bridge, we're comin' to a town You'll always know your neighbor And you'll always know your pal If ya ever navigated on the Erie Canal |
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History: This song is about the famous Erie Canal, an engineering feat completed in 1825 that connected Lake Erie with the Atlantic Ocean (by way of the Hudson River). There is so much rich history and information about the Erie Canal. I highly encourage you to spend some time with your student learning about the canal and it's effect on our country. http://eriecanal.org/ http://eriecanal.org/links.html Engineering/Math: LOCKS! The Erie Canal had 36 locks to adjust the height of the canal based on the landscape. Locks are very interesting to witness and to learn about. http://eriecanal.org/locks.html FUN! Go visit the Erie Canal! The eastern end is in Albany, a 3-hour drive from Belmont. And on your way, be sure to sing the song in the car! |