Fogyism
by 
recording of July 1928 
from 
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 4 (1927-1938) (Document 5325) 
Why do people believe in some old sign? 
Why do people believe in some old sign? 
To hear a hoot owl holler, someone is surely dyin' 
Some will break a mirror, cry bad luck for seven years 
Some will break a mirror, cry bad luck for seven years 
And if a black cat crosses them, they'll break right down in tears 
To dream of muddy water, trouble is knockin' at your door 
To dream of muddy water, trouble is knockin' at your door 
Your man is sure to leave you, and never return no more 
When your man come home evil, tell you you are getting old 
When your man come home evil, tell you you are getting old 
That's a true sign he's got someone else 
bakin' his jelly roll 
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Note: foyism, fogy, a person with old-fashioned ideas.