Crossing the Prairie

Author: Mary B. Weekes
Composer: Folk song


Languages (17)

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Most common tunes for “Crossing the Prairie”

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Appearances of “Crossing the Prairie” over time

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Representative lyrics

English (Original Language)

1. Crossing the prairie, Pioneers so brave, Faced many dangers, But were unafraid.

2. Facing to westward, Resting now and then, Cooking by campfires, Pushing on again.

3. Braving the Indians, Keeping courage high, Sleeping at nightfall Underneath the sky.

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