Boll Weevil Track

This is a fairly new folk song. The Boll Weevil didn’t come to Texas from Mexico until around 1900. Sharecroppers who sang this song took delight in identifying with this nearly indestructible insect. It gave them great hope!
Barry McGuire was visiting the Folk Den and we sang The Ballad of the Boll Weevil together, trading verses. McGuinn & McGuire - sit and sing by the fire. To read more about Barry McGuire’s visit, check out Roadie Report 30.
Lyrics and chords are available from Folk Den Project.