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The Negro And The Policeman




From: ONE TUNE USED WITH "BAA! BAA! BLACK SHEEP!"

"Oh Mistah Policeman, tu'n me loose;
Hain't got no money but a good excuse."
Oh hello, Sarah Jane!

Dat ole Policeman treat me mean,
He make me wa'k to Bowlin' Green.
Oh hello, Sarah Jane!

De way he treat me wus a shame.
He make me wear dat Ball an' Chain.
Oh hello, Sarah Jane!

I runs to de river, I can't git 'cross;
Dat Police grab me an' swim lak a hoss.
Oh hello, Sarah Jane!

I goes up town to git me a gun,
Dat ole Police sh[=o]' make me run.
Oh hello, Sarah Jane!

I goes crosstown sorter walkin' wid a hump
An' dat ole Police sh[=o]' make me jump.
Oh hello, Sarah Jane!

Sarah Jane, is dat y[=o]' name?
Us boys, we calls you Sarah Jane.
Well, hello, Sarah Jane!




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