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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Trumpet
George James
George James
Clarinet
Lester Boone
Lester Boone
Alto Saxophone
Albert Washington
Albert Washington
Tenor Saxophone
Zilner Randolph
Zilner Randolph
Trumpet
Preston Jackson
Preston Jackson
Trombone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Clarence Muse
Clarence Muse
Composer
Otis Rene
Otis Rene
Composer
Leon Rene
Leon Rene
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
George Avakian
George Avakian
Original Producer
Bruce Talbot
Bruce Talbot
Producer
Michael Brooks
Michael Brooks
Producer
Larry Keyes
Larry Keyes
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

Now the pale moon's shining on the fields below
The folks are crooning soft and low
You needn't tell me, boy, because I know, yes
When it's sleepy time down south
Yes, the soft wind blowing through the pinewood trees
The folks down there live a life of ease
When old mammy falls on her knees, yes
When it's sleepy time down south
Yes, steamboats on the river coming and going
Splashing the night away
You hear those banjos ringing and the folks are singing
And they dance 'til the break of day, yes
Dear old southland with his dreamy song
You take me back where I belong
Right in my mammy's arms
Yes, good evening everybody, good evening, hahahaha
Written by: Clarence Muse, Leon Rene, Otis Rene
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