A 1904 popular song
Words and music by Ed. Rogers
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Ah loves a man who’s name is Dan
But he’s mean as mean can be
He buys things on instalment plan
Den stalls them off on me
I asked him for a diamond ring
A dress and hat as well
He said no more just slammed the door
Farewell to Danuel
Chorus
Dan, Dan, Danuel won’t you come home
To your babe once mo’
I’m waiting honey inn de rain
Fo’ you to come home once again
Dan, Dan, Danuel how I love you
Why no one can tell
Why hon, don’t leave or else I’ll grieve
But comeback to me Danuel
2. Some black man called and loudly bawled
Yes at me with all his might
Says he I’ll break what I can’t take
If you don’t pay dis night
I asked him please to wait for Dan
The rest I hates to tell
To my surprise in strange disguise
Dat man was Danuel