<P> "So Long, It's Been Good to Know Yuh" (originally titled "Dusty Old Dust") is a song by American folk musician Woody Guthrie first released in 1935, and part of his album Dust Bowl Ballads . The composition is considered one of Guthrie's best songs, defining his style, and demonstrating his "increasing comfort with writing topical songs about the poor and downtrodden". It has been categorized as a "Dust Bowl ballad" by music critics . The song was also included in the Library of Congress Recordings from 1940 made by Guthrie and Alan Lomax . </P> <P> The song was based on music used in Carson Robison's "Ballad of Billy the Kid" of the 1930s, which Guthrie slightly modified, adding new lyrics . It is written in a 3 / 4 time signature and has four - part harmony . </P>

Song so long it's been good to know you