Was the song that Barney played on his harmonica in the loaded goat episode the same tune as the “Juanita” song?
Yes, that was the same song. It was written by Mrs. Caroline Norton. Here are the lyrics: verse 1: Soft o’er the fountain, ling’ring falls the southern moon; Far o’er the mountain, breaks the day too soon! In thy dark eyes splendor, where the warm light loves to dwell, Weary looks, yet tender, speak their fond farewell. Refrain 1: Nita! Juanita! Ask they should if we should part! NIta! Juanita! Lean though on my heart. verse 2: When in thy dreaming moons like these shall shine again, And daylight beaming, prove thy dreams are vain. Wilt thou not, relenting, for thine absent lover sigh? In thy heart consenting to a prayer gone by. Refrain 2: NIta! Juanita! Let me linger by thy side! Nita! Juanita! Be my own Fair Bride. Thanks a bunch to Nancy Thornton for sending me that song!