
“Sally Ann” is a traditional song from the 1800s. It’s been used as a dance tune. I tried to pin down where Sandy Land is but got mixed results. Some say it represents the southeastern shore of Maryland and other say it’s in Texas. In both casees there is a reference to growing sweet potatoes or yams.
Sally Ann
[D] Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in [Bm] sandy land
[D] Make my living in [A7] sandy land
I’m gonna marry you [D] Sally Ann
Did you ever see a possum Sally Ann
Dragging his slick tail through the sand
Playing the banjo in a band?
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
Did you ever see a possum Sally Ann
Dragging his slick tail through the sand
Playing the banjo in a band?
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
I’m gonna marry you Sal Sal
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
Make my living in sandy land
I’m gonna marry you Sally Ann








