Title: American Old Time Song Lyrics
Subject: Traditional & Folk Music
Author: www.traditionalmusic.co.uk
Keywords: Old time music, American, oldtimey, bluegrass

Baby, You're A Good Thing - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
BABY, YOU'RE A GOOD THING. Copyright. 1896, by Dave Marion & Co. Words by Dare Marion. Music by Max Hoffmann. 
I'm the most unlucky coon, I think, that ever did draw breath, Baby, you're a good thing. I married a coffee-colored nigger wench that's got me scared to death, Baby, you're a good thing. Sometimes when I am playing craps, the money all I win, And just as soon as I get home, the trouble does begin; She takes it all away from me, and starts in for to sing: Baby, you're a good thing. 
Chorus. Baby, now didn't you say my board you'd pay If here I'd stay. But you're a good thing, so I won't go away. 
One night I looked for trouble, but the coons let me alone, Baby, you're a good thing. So I sharpened up my razor and I started out for home, Baby, you're a good thing; But when I looked at 'Liza there was trouble In her eye. She said: "Honey, get your razor out, a nigger's gwine to die," Then I jumped out the window, and I heard my 'Liza cry: Baby, you're a good thing.- Chorus. 
The policemen heard the racket and they started up the stairs, Baby, you're a good thing. But 'Liza cut them deep, and now they're laid up for repairs, Baby, you're a good thing; But just three weeks ago to-day the trouble did begin: She is safe behind the bars now, where she can't get nigger gin, And I'll bet an even dollar that you'll never hear her sing: Baby, you're a good thing.- Chorus.