Camptown Races

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Minstrel Song. Camptowns were just that along railroads during construction. Camptown races were improptu entertainment and gambling opportunities.

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X:41
T:Camptown Races
C:Stephen Foster 1850s
N:Minstrel Song. Camptowns were just that along railroads during construction.
N:Camptown races were improptu entertainment and gambling opportunities.
M:4/4
L:1/8
K:G
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