[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial language. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
(Bound For Maryland)
a 1922 popular song
Words and music by Jos. Geo. Gilbert.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Maryland, Maryland, I love you best of all
Maryland, Maryland, I seem to hear you call
My heart you’ve guided, and now I’ve decided
To hurry back to you
Chorus
Goodbye, I’m leaving on the midnight choo-choo
Bound for Maryland
Gee! won’t that be grand
When I meet my Dad and Mammy
Sister Sue, and Uncle Sammy
I’ll be happy when I greet my Sweetie
Can’t you understand?
Birds will sing merrily
Wedding bells will ring a sweet melody
And that is why I’m leaving on the midnight choo-choo
Bound for Maryland
- Maryland, Maryland, train whistle seems to say
Maryland, Maryland, that’s where I’m off today
Darkies are singing, glad news they are bringing
To someone far away
Sung here by Fred Feild: