[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
a 1905 popular song
words by John J. Puderer
music by Al. Veres
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
1. Bill Johnson loved an octoroon more than he loved his life
He called on her on Sunday noon and asked if she’ll be his wife,
She then looked at him wid sheepish eyes said yes I could love you.
If a gold frame Auto you’ll buy and a silver Airship too,
A fountain always a running with gin a big diamond ring,
Bill said look here where have you been and then began to sing.
Chorus
If that’s your dream you better wake up
Where was you last night to sup
I guess your brand was mighty fine
I don’t want that brand for mine
I told you once you better stop,
Buying all that common hop,
Guess you drink out of a gold cup.
If that’s your dream you better wake up.
2. Bill called on her again one night and said I’m doing fine
Things are certainly coming right to me fortune is kind,
He then said to her I have right here just sixty thousand cold,
To buy dat silver Airship dear and dat auto made of gold,
Dat fountain always a running with gin one of raspberry too,
She said I know its most a sin but I must say to you.
Sung here by Fred Feild: