from the original line "Get up there gal, we've passed that lock". The original refers to how mules would rest while waiting for barges to lock through, and then need to be instructed when to start again. The current implies speeding up when a lock is within sight — not a standard course of action. Alternate lyrics References External links Library of Congress National Jukebox: Low bridge! Everybody down! The Erie Canal Song: History, Origins, and Changes Over the Years - with all five original verses, downloadable music, early recordings, and more The Erie Canal Song: Low Bridge - Lyrics, Sheet Music, Multiple Audio Performances and other classic Erie Canal songs. Lyrics to The Erie Canal with MIDI audio Sheet music to Low Bridge in PDF format MP3 of 78RPM recording of Low Bridge Everybody Down by Billy Murray from a collection of his recordings at Internet Archive Music of New York (state) 1913 songs Erie Canal American folk songs