Transcribed from Lil Hardin Armstrong and Her
Swing Orchestra, recorded July 23, 1937.
From Lil
Hardin Armstrong and Her Swing Orchestra, 1936-1940, Chronological Classics,
vol. 564.
Never saw such happy folks,
Though most of them were broke;
They were happy, that's no joke,
When I went back home!
Should-a seen me truckin' down the street,
Sayin' hello to the folks I'd meet,
Sincerity, what a treat!
When I went back home!
Now, Maw said, "Gal, come to the table,
And eat just as much as you're able."
Hmmm, lordy, what a pity
I couldn't bring some food back to New York City!
Never saw so many flowers before,
Growin' round one little cabin door;
I felt I'd never want to roam no more,
When I went back home!
Now, Maw said, "Gal, come to the table
And eat just as much as you're able."
Hmmm, lordy, what a pity
Couldn't bring some food back to New York City!
Never saw so many flowers before,
Growin' round one cabin door;
I felt I'd never want to roam no more,
When I went back home!
Published 1/29/00.
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