Tag: Genessee Falls
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Sam Patch. Words and Music by Cornelius Eady
Cornelius Eady · Sam Patch I’m the king of the Rochester FallsSam Patch has answered the callThis morning you’ll see it all. The whirl of the waterThat don’t bother meBlood-thirsty crowdThat don’t bother meWind at my backThat don’t bother meFalse friends cheeringThat don’t bother me I’m the king of the GeneseeEvery eye here is planted…
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The Death of Sam Patch by Cornelius Eady
No, there’s no mistaking Mr. Patch. History will lead him to a watery grave In my hometown of Rochester, NY. He will disappear after he jumps Only to return with the spring thaw. There is so much in his brief fame To ponder, that tugs at us. Rochester, like any mill town Is full of…