Dance characteristic with words, 1896.
Words and music by Chas. Quinn.
The sheet music:
Happy Little Coons – Sheet Music
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. I’se gwine on ma wheel
Down by de home of Liza
Dat gal’s heart I’ll steal
As on ma bike I fly
I’ll wear ma sky-blue blazer
And ma yeller pinted shoes
And when she sees me hump ma shoulders
She’s mine!
Refrain
When I’s tryin’ to make a pass
De bones dey seem to say
If you win dat race or get a place
I is yours ma Hon today
Chorus
Come on children and take a spin
You dont need sevens to win
Just bend down low and let her go
Dat’s de way for to win de dough
2. De boys at de club
Dey calls me a jim-dandy
“Dat new coon’s no dub”
I hear de people say
For I never need a pacer
And I leave den all behind
My gal will say when I’se a winning
He’s mine!