[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
a 1919 popular song
words and music by James Reese Europe, Noble Sissle, Eubie Blake
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
1. Hear dat ole town clock a-striking, Angeline
S’pose it’s time I should be hiking, Angeline
Sholy hates to leave you, dearie, ‘deed I do
Honey chile, when you ain’t near me, I feel blue
Chorus
Goodnight, my Angeline
Farewell, my gal so fine
Leaving time is grieving time
Hates to part with baby mine
Night time was made for loving
It’s the right time for turtle doving
Kisses taste much finer
Hugging seems diviner
But I must leave you, honey
‘Cause I’m felling funny
Goodnight Angeline
2. Hear dat ole church bell a-ringing, Angeline
Hear dat ole choir sweetly singing, Angeline
They’re all telling of our happy wedding day
No more, “Angie,” will I ever have to say
Sung here by Fred Feild: