Jerome Kern - Cotton Blossom lyrics

Performed by Chorus) [Stevedores] Here we all work on de Mississippi Here we all work while de white folks play Loadin' up boots wid de bales of cotton Gettin' no rest till de Judgement Day [Gals] Drop dat bale and have some fun! Dere's a lot o' lovin' on de levee for you Y' work all day, y' get no fun~ We know somethin' better for a feller to do! [Stevedores and Gals] Here we all work on de Mississippi Here we all work while de white folks play~ Loadin' up boats wid de bales of cotton Gittin' no rest till de Judgement Day [Stevedores] Cotton Blossom, Cotton Blossom Love to see you growin' free When dey pack you on de levee You're a heavy load to me! [Stevedores and Gals] Cotton Blossom, Cotton Blossom Love to see you growin' wild~ On de levee, you're too heavy Fo' dis po' ol' child! [Beaux] What a pretty bevy! Ah, there! Ah, there! The fairest of the fair! To Southern beauty Ev'ry beau must bow! [Mincing Misses] How you love to flatter You rogues! You rogues! Oh, goodness gracious! They're so flirtatious! You naughty fellows Seem to think you please us When you tease us so~ You're a reckless Lot we know! [Beaux] Little women, don't be timorous! You will find, acting thus Only makes a man more bold! These are not the days of old! See! The Show Boat That's old Captain Andy's "Cotton Blossom" Will you go? Let me take you to the show! [Mincing Misses] 'Twill be delightful But to rightfully accept I have to make mama Get permission from papa! [Beaux and Misses] Captain Andy has gathered a troupe In the grandest of drammers and jolly comedies Stephen Baker, the handsomest leading man And beautiful Julie Laverne as well! [Beaux] Cotton Blossom, Cotton Blossom Captain Andy's Floating Show! Thrills and laughter Concert after Ev'rybody's sure to go! [Beaux and Misses] Cotton Blossom, Cotton Blossom Captain Andy's Floating Show! Thrills and laughter Concert after Get your girl and go! So get your girl and go