[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial language. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
a 1916 southern dialect song
used in the three act comedy “Come Out of the Kitchen”
words anonymous
music by Countess Ada De Lachau
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by Benjamin R. Tubb:
Lyrics
1. I’se got a gal an’ you got none
Li’l Liza Jane
I’se got a gal an’ you got none
Li’l Liza Jane
Refrain
Ohe Liza, Li’l Liza Jane
Ohe Liza, Li’l Liza Jane
2. Come my love and live with me
Li’l Liza Jane
I will take good care of thee
Li’l Liza Jane
3. Jimmyjohn is layin’ low
Li’l Liza Jane
Honey take me for you beau
Li’l Liza Jane
4. Gwine ter th’ow the dice away
Li’l Liza Jane
When yo’ name the happy day
Li’l Liza Jane
5. Bumble bee he out fer sips
Li’l Liza Jane
‘Takes mah sweetmeats from yo’ lips
Li’l Liza Jane
6. Liza Jane done cum ter me
Li’l Liza Jane
Bof as happy as can be
Li’l Liza Jane
7. Ev’y mawnin’ when I wakes
Li’l Liza Jane
Smell de ham and buckwheat cakes
Li’l Liza Jane
8. House an’ lot in Baltimo’
Li’l Liza Jane
Lots of chilluns roun’ de do’
Lil’l Liza Jane
9. Nevermo’ from you I’ll roam
Li’l Liza Jane
Bestest place is home sweet home
Li’l Liza Jane
Sung here by Fred Feild: