FRANKIE AND JOHNNY

Music By: Folk Song

From: Francis & Day’s Hill-Billy Album No. 1 (One)
Publisher: Francis Day & Hunter Ltd., London
Publication Date: 1935

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The “Frankie and Johnny” song, also known as “Frankie and Johnnie”, is a traditional American murder ballad. It tells the story of a woman named Frankie who discovers her lover, Johnny, being unfaithful to her with another woman. In her anger, Frankie shoots Johnny dead. The song has several variations, but the central theme remains consistent.