Down south, the banjos cry to
Deep blues the darkies "hidey-hi" to
While moonbeams dance on the bayou
That's how rhythm was born
They praise the Mighty Forgiver
They wash their sins in the river
Cold water makes 'em all shiver
That's how rhythm was born
Folks came down to gather around
That Suwanee shore
Caught the craze and sang His praise
They all cried, "Why don't you give us some more?"
Down south, the banjos cry to
Deep blues the darkies "hidey-hi" to
While moonbeams dance on the bayou
That's how rhythm was born
Oh, down south, the banjos cry to
Deep blues the darkies "hidey-hi" to
While the moonbeams dance on the bayou
That's just how rhythm was born
They praise the Mighty Forgiver
They wash their sins in the river
Cold water always makes 'em all shiver
And that's how rhythm was born
Folks came down to gather round
That old Suwanee shore
Caught the craze and sang His praise
And cried, "Come on, give us some more!"
You can ask anyone, sir
They'll answer, "We'll be over yonder"
(Scat)
That's how rhythm was born
Banjos cry to
Darkies "hidey-hi" to
Dance on the bayou
That's just the reason that rhythm was born
Praise their Forgiver
Wash the sins in the river
The water makes 'em all shiver
And that's just the reason that rhythm was born
Folks came down to gather around
That Suwanee shore
Caught the craze and sang His praise
And all cried "Why don't give us some more!"
Ask anyone, sir
They'll be glad to answer you, sir
They'll answer, "We'll be over yonder"
And that's just the reason that rhythm was born