Night funeral In Harlem: Where did they get Them two fine cars? Insurance man, he did not pay—

Where is the Jim Crow section On this merry—go—round, Mister, cause I want to ride? Down South where I come from White and colored

My name is Johnson— Madam Alberta K. The Madam stands for business. I’m smart that way. I had a

To fling my arms wide In some place of the sun, To whirl and to dance Till the white day is done. Then rest at cool evening

My old man’s a white old man And my old mother’s black. If ever I cursed my white old man I take my curses back. If ever I cursed my black old mot…

been scared and battered. My hopes the wind done scattered. Snow has friz me, Sun has baked me, Looks like between 'em they done

'Me an’ ma baby’s Got two mo’ ways, Two mo’ ways to do de Charleston!… Da, da, Da, da, da!

When Susanna Jones wears red her face is like an ancient cameo Turned brown by the ages. Come with a blast of trumphets, J… When Susanna Jones wears red

Here I sit With my shoes mismated. Lawdy—mercy! I’s frustrated!