Coontown Capers

[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