John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Stephen Collins Foster 1826-1864 John Bartlett
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| Old dog Tray ’s ever faithful; Grief can not drive him away; He is gentle, he is kind— I shall never, never find A better friend than old dog Tray! |
| Old Dog Tray. Chorus. |
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| The day goes by like a shadow o’er the heart, With sorrow where all was delight; The time has come when the darkies have to part: Then my old Kentucky home, good night! |
| My old Kentucky Home. |