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The Cat Came Back

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p. 70
First Line: 
Old Mr. Johnson had troubles of his own

Artist & Tune

Composed by: 
Harry S. Miller

Version by Fred Penner

Performed by: 
Fred Penner

Version by Doc Watson

Performed by: 
Doc Watson

Version by Cisco Houston

Performed by: 
Cisco Houston

Version by The Muppets

Performed by: 
The Muppets

Reference

Genre: 
early popular music

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