From “The American Idea”, 1908 Words and music by George M. Cohan
Sheet Music
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Lyrics
Chorus:
It’s the American Rag Time
With a raggy, raggy, ring
It’s the American Rag Time
With a patriotic swing
I’ve heard the Merry Widow
And the Candy Kiddo
But give me the Zam, Zam, Zam
That pleases Uncle Sam
I’m crazy, yes I am
For American Rag Time
Is the only tune will do
The American Rag Time
Well, it thrills you thro’ and thro’
So, take all your great Grand Opera scores
And back to the tall with them, all for yours
I want the American Rag Time
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