The Preacher and the Bear

The lyrics recount the story of a church pastor who appeals to God after being treed by a grizzly bear while out hunting on the Sabbath.

[5] Publisher Arthur Longbrake composed the song using the pseudonym Joe Arzonia.

Sheet music for the song was also published in 1905 by Joseph Morris.

[7] The song was later recorded by various artists including Phil Harris in 1947,[1] The Jubalaires, and Jerry Reed on his album Georgia Sunshine.

[8] The University of Arkansas' Ozark Folksong Collection has a 1962 recording from Jasper, Arkansas, of an a capella version with racial slurs included in the lyrics.