Polka On A Banjo
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Flatt and Scruggs
There's a sweet young Miss, I love to kiss, but listen close and hear me.
She's not my only love, I have another love,
and she'll just have to share me.
But she's five foot tall, high heel and all, she already knows.
She had some competition, in a composition, known as polka on an old banjo.
Chorus
Polka on a banjo, make that five string hot.
Polka on a banjo, give it all you've got.
Polka on a banjo, watch them fingers go.
Of all the songs I guess, the one that I love best,
Is the polka on an old banjo.
(Banjo Solo)
And when they start the band,
she takes me by the hand, and I begin to swing her.
She knows I never miss, a chance to steal a kiss,
or dance the polka with her.
I don't speak a word ,once I have heard, the one thing I love so.
She's caught in the middle,
she played the second fiddle, to a polka on an old banjo.
Chorus - End
Polka On A Banjo
Flatt and Scruggs' "Polka On A Banjo" stands as a quintessential example of bluegrass fusion, blending traditional Appalachian folk melodies with the rhythmic drive of polka music. Recorded in the late 1960s, the track showcases the duo's signature interplay between Doc Watson's intricate fingerpicking and Earl Scruggs' three-finger banjo technique. The song captures a lively, danceable energy that defined the genre's evolution during the era of the Bluegrass Revival. By incorporating a polka structure, the recording demonstrates the group's ability to adapt and expand upon classic forms while maintaining their distinct acoustic sound. It remains a staple in their discography, illustrating their commitment to preserving regional musical heritage while pushing creative boundaries.