Lil Hardin Armstrong - When I Went Back Home lyrics

Never saw such happy folks Though most of them were broke They were happy, that's no joke When I went back home Should-a seen me truckin' down the street Sayin' hello to the folks I'd meet Sincerity, what a treat When I went back home Now, Maw said, "Gal, come to the table And eat just as much as you're able" Hmmm, lordy, what a pity I couldn't bring some food back to New York City Never saw so many flowers before Growin' round one little cabin door I felt I'd never want to roam no more When I went back home Now, Maw said, "Gal, come to the table And eat just as much as you're able" Hmmm, lordy, what a pity Couldn't bring some food back to New York City Never saw so many flowers before Growin' round one cabin door I felt I'd never want to roam no more When I went back home