[Disclaimer: Racial stereotypes were used as popular entertainment in the past. No racial hatred is intended here. This song is presented as part of musical history.]
a 1900 popular song
words by Edgar Smith
music by John Stromberg
The melody was a dance tune that was reworked into this burlesque song. Introduced by Fay Templeton. Also sung by Al Jolson and many others.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
1. Dar’s a colored bud ob beauty
Dat I longs ter call ma bride
An’ dis coon am neber happy
Les’ his baby’s by his side
Her baptismal name am Rosie
But she puts de rose ter shame
An’ mos’ any night you’ll heah me call her name
Chorus
Rosie, you are ma posie
You are ma heart’s boquet
Come out heah in de moonlight
Dar’s sum’ fin sweet lub I wants ter say
Your honey boy am waitin’
Dose ruby lips ter greet
Don’ be so aggravatin’
Ma blushin’ Rosie, ma posie sweet
2. Yo’ may talk about yo’ daisies
An’ de sweet forget-me-not
But de simple little rosebud
Sets me crazy on de spot
Dar am many a gaudy flower
Wid a fine high soundin’ name
But de rose am my right bower jus de same
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Sung here by Fred Feild: