Sheet Music, 1900-1909
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ISBN
MUM00682, 0037
Description
Cover: drawing of two well dressed African Americans, the male is on his knees addressing the female, who has her back turned to him and her nose turned up; Publisher: Harry von Tilzer Music Publishing Co. (New York)
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Songs -- United States -- 20th Century; Popular Music -- United States
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Original Collection
Sheldon Harris Collection (MUM00682), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries
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Lyrics
Lyrics:
First verse
A dusky coon, who came to spoon, his lady love from morn till noon, it seemed somehow they never could agree; No matter what he tried to do, She'd say I've had enough of you, Don't try to hand that lovey talk to me. He said Hon' don't be cross, I'll let you be the boss.
Chorus
Give me just one loving smile, Ev'ry little bit helps, Let me hold your hand a while, Ev'ry little bit helps, Now and then a gentle squeeze, So my aching heart won't freeze, Love me just a tiny bit please, Ev'ry little bit helps. helps.
Second verse
Said she I've heard yourtales of woe, I think it time for you to go, Just put that lovin' gag up on the shelf, Then he replied, what shall I do, So I can make, a hit with you, You know I love you only for your self. But as she said good bye.once more she heard him cry
(Chorus)
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