Sweet Betsy
by John David Earnest
4-Part - Sheet Music

SATB choir, piano

SKU: EC.6070

Composed by John David Earnest. 21st Century, Americana. Choral score. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #6070. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.6070).

ISBN 600313460708. UPC: 600313460708. 8.5" x 11" inches.

Earnest discovered many verses of this classic tune, some that have a darkness reflecting the hardships and deprivations suffered by the Gold Rush pioneers, and others that are light-hearted and humorous. He selected only those verses that tell the basic story of Betsy and Ike and their trek across the prairies, rivers, and mountains. In keeping with the spirit of that story, the work should be performed with lively enthusiasm, good humor, and playful abandon. c. 4:00.