Barlow Knife / Cabin Creek

Written by: [Traditional]
Language: English
Comments: Old-time, breakdown fiddle tune from the Virginias/Kentucky area. Barlow Knife is named in reference the English folking knife-maker, Barlow. "Barlow Knife" is also known as "Cabin Creek". The "Barlow Knife" versions occasionally have these lyrics -

I been livin' here all my life,
All I got is a Barlow Knife;
Buck horn handle and a Barlow blade,
Best dang knife that ever was made.

I've been married all my life,
And all I've got is a Barlow knife.
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Originals

Traditional