[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
A 1904 popular song
Words by George Whiting
Music by Fred Fischer
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. 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
2. Said she I’ve heard your tales 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