The Coo Coo Track

“The Coo Coo” is a “folk-lyric” style song, where verses are interchangeable with verses from other folk songs such as “The Wagoner’s Lad,” and “East Virginia,” which are otherwise unrelated. The first verse can also be heard in “Way Down The Old Plank Road” sung by Dave Macon. “The Coo Coo” was originally recorded by Clarence “Tom” Ashley in Johnson City TN November 23, 1929. This song style possibly developed between 1850 - 1875 in Kentucky.
A British version can be found in Cecil Sharp’s collection: “Folk Songs From Somerset.”
Lyrics and chords available from Folk Den Project.