Sheet Music, 1834-1899

Authors

Gussie L. Davis

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ISBN

MUM00682, 0447

Description

Cover: photo of Chase E. Foreman; Publisher: Hamilton S. Gordon (New York)

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

Songs -- United States -- 19th Century; Popular Music -- United States

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Original Collection

Sheldon Harris Collection (MUM00682), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries

Lyrics

Lyrics:
First verse
While tonight I sit reflecting over mem'ries of the past, My thoughts turn to the Lousiana Shore; There my heart first found its happiness and may it ever last, Oh, that little girl I'll love forever more. When e'er I think of angels then I seem to see her face, There never beat a heart so fond and true; And when I left the sunny South, right there I left my heart, She's the sunlight of my life my Creole Sue.
Chorus
My Creole Sue, How I love you, I love you still, And always will, I sigh for you, I do, I do And my thoughts are all of you my Creole Sue.
Second verse
Through life's journey I have never seen a face to me so fair, I've never heard a voice that sound so sweet; And I oft' think of the moonlight nights that I spent with her there. For with her my happiness was quite complete. A memory still haunts me and no matter where I roam, Her words will linger in my ear through life; One night she whispered softly, Oh, I love you, yes I do, And I promise you some day to be your wife.
(Chorus)

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My Creole Sue / words by Gussie L. Davis

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