[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial language. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
a 1922 popular song
words by Jack Yellen
music by Milton Ager
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
1. Listen, sisters and brothers
I suppose you’ve heard of the Sheik
They say that he’s the lovin’ champ
There ain’t a woman he can’t vamp
But let me tell you about a man I know
He’s the greatest of lovers
Ever kissed a gal on the cheek
There ain’t a high-brown gal in town
Who wouldn’t throw her daddy down
To be the bride of this cullud Romeo
Chorus
People call him Lovin’ Sam
He’s the Sheik of Alabam’
He’s a mean love makin’ a heart breakin’ man
And when the gals go strollin’ by
Boy! he rolls a wicked eye
Does he step? Does he strut?
That’s what he doesn’t do nothin’ else but
Could you love like Lovin’ Sam
You could have your eggs and ham
In the finest kitchens down in Alabam’
You’d make the high-brown babies cry for ya
Like babies cry for Castoria
They all love Lovin’ Sam
The Sheik of Alabam’!
2. Ev’ry husband and lover
Better take a bit of advice
Of course they say advice is cheap
But if your gal you aim to keep
Then here’s my warnin’ and you can pass it on
Keep your gal under cover
Sure as there’s a deuce on the dice
If Lovin’ Sam gives her the grin
Then you is out and Sam is in
And in the mornin’ your lovin’ mama’s gone
Chorus
People call him Lovin’ Sam
He’s the Sheik of Alabam’
He’s a mean love makin’ a heart breakin’ man
And when the gals go strollin’ by
Boy! he rolls a wicked eye
Does he step? Does he strut?
That’s what he doesn’t do nothin’ else but
Could you love like Lovin’ Sam
You could have your eggs and ham
In the finest kitchens down in Alabam’
And tho’ he’s just a valet for horses
He’s causing lots of divorces
They all love Lovin’ Sam
The Sheik of Alabam’!
Sung here by Fred Feild: