American Old Time Song Lyrics: 47 Ise A Jolly Little Coon
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 47
I'SE A JOLLY LITTLE COON.
Copyright. 1894. by Jos. Horton.
Words by Mamie Wiilton. Music by Jos. Horton.
I'se a jolly little coon and mail name is Mag, Mm, Mm. ma honey;
l'se just heah on a visit, but is cumin' back to stay, Mm, Mm, ma honey;
I has money and I dresses up so fine,
From de udder nigger gals you bet I takes de shine;
Gollyation, boys, won't me hab a time, Mm, Mm, well I guess.
Chorus.
We will sing and dance and eat, roll de dice and shuffle our feet;
Come, everybody, I'll stand treat-hot corn, hot corn, 'taters, possum sweet.
I'se goin' gib a party, invite al' to come, Mm, Mm, ma honey;
An' I'll guarantee you'll hah a heap of fun, um, um, ma honey;
We'll hub music and plenty of wine;
Watermelon, flap Jackson whiskey, old and fine:
Gollyation, boys, won't me hab a time, Mm, Mm, well I guess.
Chorus.
Now, sit right down in your seat; we hah de cider sweet;
Now, sit right down in your seat; we hab de cider sweet.