A popular song from 1922.
words by E. M. McMahon
music by H. A. Hummel
The sheet music:
Accompaniment track:
Lyrics
- The stars had ceased to twinkle and the moon had hid its face
The world was clothed in darkness as klansmen took their place
‘Twas then I vowed to heaven that a Klansman I would be
To fight for right, Old Glory, and the land of Liberty
Chorus
That’s why I’m a Klansman and wear a Klansman’s mask
And raise my hand towards heaven and shoulder a Klansman’s task
I vowed that I’d be faithful wherever I may roam
To love my God and country and honor a Klansman’s home
- Some day I know ’twill come true in that world not made by man
Where they all do the ku ku ku and sing my ku klux klan
That they will then all understand and see the same as we
It takes a man American who loves his Liberty
Sung here by Fred Feild: