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Rev. Gary Davis said he first heard the song in 1905. Years later he re-arranged the tune, altered the lyrics and taught the song to almost every folk singer in the New York area, and for this reason many people consider him the real author.
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written by , English

Title Performer Release date Info
1977 First release
Live
1986
November 5, 2001 Live
October 2012

written by German

Title Performer Release date Info
1972 First release
2001 Live
May 25, 2012

written by Norwegian

Title Performer Release date Info
October 1998 First release