This book contains 66 songs comprising the repertory of America’s best loved folksinger arranged for voice, piano, & guitar with lyrics.

In addition to the music, there are historical & musical annotations plus illustrations in color.

There is an interesting introduction by Elie Siegmeister & a preface by John Conly. The book is divided into these sections:

*Lyrics & laments *Child ballads *Broadside ballads *American ballads & songs *Hymns, spirituals & lullabies *Modern & composed songs Titles: Lyrics & laments *Wagoner’s lad *Man of constant sorrow *Lady Mary *the water is wide *black is the color *once I had a sweetheart *I never will marry *East Virginia *I once loved a boy *Queen of hearts *Fare thee well *Come all ye fair & tender maidens Child ballads *Geordie *Henry Martin *Mary Hamilton *Silkie *Barbara Allen *The Unquiet grave *The cherry tree carol *Lady gay *House carpenter *Matty Groves Broadside ballads *Once I knew a pretty girl *Silver dagger *The trees they do grow high *Jackaroe *Stewball *Rake & rambling boy *Fennario *John Riley *Willie Moore *Railroad boy *The lily of the west & more