[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial language. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
a 1905 popular song
words by Henry Jackson
music by Scott Joplin
The sheet music:
Lyrics
- Just about the time that I fall asleep
I’m thinking of my Sarah dear
And as I awake from my slumber deep
I’m still thinking of Sarah dear
When e’re I get a glimpse of you dear girl
My heart is filled with glee
When you are with me it’s pleasure you see
With you I long to be
Chorus
O! you are my Sarah dear
The sunlight of my soul
You have won my heart and hand
All of my love you stole
You are sweetness to my lips
Your tender voice I love to hear
And when I am near, you’ve nothing to fear
Believe me Sarah dear
- You’re the sweetest girl that I could find
You my Sarah dear
And you caused a thought to come to my mind
You my Sarah dear
I’ve a question that I would ask of you
You can make me happy through life
And when we’re alone the truth will be known
I’ll ask you to be my wife
Sung here by Fred Feild: