[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
A popular song from 1907
Words by James Brennen
Music by Edward Wright
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Down in Florida lives a brown skin lady
She's as sweet as she can be
And her name is Saidee
When the sun is sinking low
And evening bells are ringing
With my Saidee by my side
This song you'll hear me singing
I kiss her sweet and then repeat
This tender lullaby
Chorus:
Oh! Oh! Miss Saidee, I am afraidee
That you'll ne'er love me as I love you
So tell me Saidee that you're my lady
For my Creole Saidee, I love you
2. 'Round her southern home the palm trees are so shady
And when all are gone to rest
I'm thinking of my Saidee
When the pale morn shines
And the bees have stopped their humming
I stroll by her cabin door
While my banjo I am strumming
With tone so clear to her listening ear
I sing this serenade