Rose of Alabama
Words by S. S. Steele, Music unknown
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Chords & Words:
Alabama also said as Alabamy.
G D G
Away from Mississippi's vale, with my ol' hat there for a sail,
G D G
I crossed upon a cotton bale to Rose of Alabamy.
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C
Oh, brown Rosie, Rose of Alabamy.
G D G
A sweet tobacco posey is the Rose of Alabamy.
I landed on the far sand bank, I sat upon the hollow plank,
And there I made the banjo twank ["twang"] for Rose of Alabamy.
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Oh, arter d'rectly bye and bye, the moon rose white as Rosie's eye,
Den like a young coon out so sly, stole Rose of Alabamy.
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I said, "Sit down just where you please'" & upon my lap she took her ease.
"It's good to go upon the knees," said Rose of Alabamy.
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The river rose, the cricket sang; the lightnin' bug it flashed itÂ’s wang.
Then, like a rope, my arms I flang 'round Rose of Alabamy.
["wang" = "wing" & "flang" = "fling"]
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We hugged, how long I cannot tell; my Rosie seemed to like it well.
My banjo in the river fell. Oh, Rose of Alabamy.
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Like alligator after prey, I jump in but it float away,
And all the while it seem to say, "Oh Rose of Alabamy."
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Now, every night come rain or shower, I hunt that banjo for an hour;
And see my sweet tobacco flower. Oh, Rose of Alabamy.
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Oh, fare thee well, you belles of Spain and fare thee well to Liza Jane.
Your charms will all be put to shame By Rose of Alabamy.
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