[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
a 1908 popular song
words by Avery and Hart
music by Cecil Mack and Chris Smith
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
1. Down in Lou’siana
Where the sugar cane grows
Oh, oh, my!
Lives Miss Susiana
She’s the sweetest girl I know’s
Oh, oh, my!
When my work is over ‘monst the sugar cane
To her home I go just at the bend of the lane
‘Neath her cabin window
I am singing this refrain
Oh, oh, my!
Chorus
Can’t you see the night ‘am falling?
Whippoorwill am singing low?
Don’t you hear the crickets calling?
Calling you and me to go?
Susie, don’t you keep me waiting
If you do ’twill cause me pain
The moon am shining, and my heart am pining
Meet me down among the sugar cane
2. ‘Taint no use a-talking
There will be a wedding soon
Oh, oh, my!
Met her last December
And we’re goin’ to wed in June
Oh, oh, my!
Susiana’s goin’ to be my blushing bride
I can see myself a-standing close by her side
‘Deed I’ll be a happy person
When the knot am tied
Oh, oh, my!
Sung here by Fred Feild: