A 1922 popular lullaby song. Words and music by Lily Strickland.
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Lyrics
Refrain
O shet yo’ eyes, an’ go to res’, ma honey chile
Come lay yo’ haid on mammy’s bres’
Jus’ a liddle wile
Yo’ bedder stop dat smilin’ at me
It’s time fur you to res’
De moon am shinin’ an’ de San’man’s come
So go to sleep, ma liddle baby bunch ‘o honey chile
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