Well the river bank makes a mighty good road
Dead trees will show you the way
Left foot, peg foot, travelin' on
Follow the drinkin' gourd
Follow the drinkin' gourd
Follow the drinkin' gourd
For the old man is waiting to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinkin' gourd
How did the use of the song Follow the Drinkin' Gourd help enslaved people in the Underground Railroad?
Responses
A Conductors would use it as a "road map" to find their way North at night.Conductors would use it as a "road map" to find their way North at night.
B Conductors would use it as a "warning" to tell other passengers it was not safe.Conductors would use it as a "warning" to tell other passengers it was not safe.
C Conductors would use it as "code" to tell other passengers that they escape tonight.Conductors would use it as "code" to tell other passengers that they escape tonight.
D Conductors would use it as a "password" to find safe passage to the North during the day.Conductors would use it as a "password" to find safe passage to the North during the day.