Booth Shot Lincoln

Polka · 2/4 · D major

Booth Shot Lincoln is a traditional American fiddle tune played in 2/4 meter as a lively polka in the key of D major. Because its exact composer and early history remain uncertain, musicians focus on its upbeat character and rhythmic drive typical of old-time repertoire. The tune is often associated with late nineteenth-century historical events in American folklore, though specific details of its origin are not definitively established.

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