Foster - Gwine to Run All Night

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Foster's Beloved Minstrel Song — Gwine to Run All Night (De Camptown Races)

Stephen Foster (1826–1864) published Gwine to Run All Night — better known today as De Camptown Races — in 1850. It is one of his most exuberant and infectiously cheerful songs, built on a bouncy, syncopated melody and the irresistible refrain "Doo-dah! Doo-dah!" that has made it one of the most recognizable American folk songs of the nineteenth century. The song's association with horse racing has kept it a beloved part of American popular culture, and it remains one of Foster's most frequently performed and instantly recognizable compositions.

This edition presents Gwine to Run All Night in a print-ready vocal score, ideal for solo performance, educational use, and Americana programming.

Performance Highlights

• One of Foster's most exuberant and infectiously cheerful songs
• The irresistible "Doo-dah!" refrain — one of the most recognizable in American music
• A beloved staple of American popular culture and Americana programming
• Ideal for solo recitals and educational performances
• Digital PDF download — print-ready score included