Lyrics:
A camp meeting took place, by the colored race,
Way down in Georgia.
There were coons large and small, lanky lean fat and tall,
At this great coon camp meeting.
When church was out, how the “Sisters” did shout,
They were so happy,
But the young folks were tired
And wished to be inspired,
And hired a big brass band.
chorus:
When that band of darkies began to play
Pretty music so gay, hats were thrown away;
Thought them foolish coons their necks would break,
When they quit laughing and talking
And went to walking, for a big choc'late cake.2) (repeat chorus)
The old “Sisters” raised sand, when they first heard the band,
Way down in Georgia.
The preacher did rare and the deacons did stare
At the young darkies prancing.
The band played so sweet that nobody could eat,
'Twas so entrancing,
So the church folks agreed
'Twas not a sinful deed,
And joined in with the rest.
