Tales of the Okefenokee Queue Song / Queue Music Loop Source Audio (1967-1980)

"The Legend from the Old Plantation Tales" is a nostalgic and whimsical song that was once part of the soundtrack for the now-defunct dark ride Tales of the Okefenokee at Six Flags Over Georgia. It played in the queue area, setting the mood for the attraction's Southern folklore theme.
The song was featured in the original Tales of the Okefenokee attraction, which operated from 1967 until 1980. The ride was an adaptation of the Uncle Remus Tales by Joel Chandler Harris and took guests on a journey through the Southern swamps filled with animatronic characters. While the composer and lyricist of the song remain unknown, it is remembered for its Dixieland style and its role in enhancing the storytelling experience of the ride. The song's lyrics and melody were designed to complement the visual elements of the ride, providing a preview of the sights and characters guests would encounter. It played an integral part in immersing visitors into the world of the old plantation and the enchanting tales of the Okefenokee Swamp.
Lyrics:
Let's float down the river to the old plantation
And meet the happy critters on the old plantation
Mr. Fat Rabbit's a-sleepin' and a-fishin'
While everybody else is havin' fun
Oh, well, they're all in the habit
Of chasin' Mr. Rabbit
All over the hills and through the piney woods
But Mr. Fox and Mr. Bear
Ain't never gonna catch that hare
Says the legend from the old plantation tales
So the story goes in the Okefenokee
As everybody knows in the Okefenokee
When Mr. Fat Rabbit plays his little jokey
He will fool Mr. Fox and Mr. Bear
They almost caught him in a sack
When Mr. Bear looked back
And old Mr. Fox stopped to get his breath
Just then, a friendly little ghost
Jumped out at them and almost
Scared Mr. Fox and Bear half to death
So the story goes in the Okefenokee
And all the friendly folks in the Okefenokee
Love that rabbit's jokes
And sure all hope he can fool Mr. Fox and Mr. Bear
You might even shiver
As we travel down the river
Through the old swamp near the scary cave
Look out for that bat there
Mr. Buzzard tips his hat there
You travelers had better be very brave
Stay away, stay away
The wind in the cave says do not stay
With water all around you
The flying bats surround you
Let's get away from here right away
With thunder and lightning
The crossroads it's frightening
Let's follow Mr. Fox and Mr. Bear
With their lanterns and their maps
Their charts and their tracks
This time they're sure they'll catch you, Mr. Hare
Go away, go away
The trees in the forest say do not stay
If their branches do not hit you
The spooks'll probably get you
Let's hope we haven't lost our way
Mr. Woodpecker cuts out the code
Mr. Fox and Bear are coming down the road
And so our villain's little plot
Was spoiled on the spot
And Mr. Fox and Bear were captured in the end
And so we'll leave them to their fate
'Cause time is getting late
As we go floating gently 'round the bend
So the story goes in the Okefenokee
As everybody knows in the Okefenokee
When Mr. Fat Rabbit plays his little jokey
He will fool Mr. Fox and Mr. Bear
Is the story true?
We leave it up to you
It's the legend from the old plantation tales

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