Throw the Old Cow over the Fence

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 Composer/Core Source    Biography:Dr. Humphrey Bate
 Region    United States
 Genre/Style    Old-Time
 Meter/Rhythm    Reel (single/double)
 Key/Tonic of    G
 Accidental    1 sharp
 Mode    Ionian (Major)
 Time signature    2/2
 History    USA(Central)
 Structure    AABB
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Played by Humphrey Bates






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