[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
A negrosyncrasy from the year 1897.
Words by Paul Dresser.
Music by Theo F. Morse.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Coons will be dancing
Gals will be prancing
Until the morning bright
Folks will be singing
Shouting and winging
Capers in Coontown tonight