That's How Rhythm Was Born

Down south, the banjos cry too

Deep blues, the darkies "Hidey-hi" to

While moon beams dance on the bayou

That's how rhythm was born

They've praised the mighty forgiver

They've washed their sins in the river

Cold water makes 'em all shiver

That's how rhythm was born

Folks came down

Gathered around that Swanee shore

Caught the craze and sang his praise

They all cried, "Why don't you give us some more?"

Down south, the banjos cry too

Deep blues, the darkies "Hidey-hi" to

While the moon beams dance on the bayou

That's how rhythm was born

Down south, the banjos cry too

Deep blues, the darkies "Hidey-hi" to

While the moon beams dance on the bayou

That's just how rhythm was born

They've praised the mighty forgiver

They've washed their sins in the river

Cold water always makes 'em all shiver

And that's how rhythm was born

Folks came down

Gathered 'round that old Swanee shore

Caught the craze and sang his praise

And cried, "Come on, gimme some more"

You can ask anyone, sir

They'll answer, "We'll be over yonder!"

That's how rhythm was born

Banjos cry too

Darkies "Hidey-hi" to

Dance on the bayou

That's just the reason that rhythm was born

Praise and forgive 'em

Wash their sins in the river

Cold water makes 'em all shiver

And that's just the reason that rhythm was born

Folks came down

And gathered around that Swanee shore

Caught the craze, sang his praise

They all cried, "Why don't ya gimme some more?"

Ask you anyone, sir

And they be glad to answer you, sir

They'll answer, "We'll be over yonder!"

And that's just the reason that rhythm was born

That's how rhythm was born