At a Georgia Campmeeting
Words and Music by Kerry Mills
Words and Music by Kerry Mills
This March was not intended to be a part of the Religious Exercises "At a Georgia Campmeeting" - but when the young folks got together they felt as if they needed some amusement. A Cake Walk was suggested, and held in a quiet place near by - hence this Music. Kerry Mills.
Verse 1: A camp meeting took place by the colored race;
Way down in Georgia.
There were folks large and small, lanky, lean, fat and tall,
At this great Georgia camp meeting.
When church was out, How the "sisters" did shout!
They were so happy.
But the young folks were tired and wished to be inspired,
And hired a big brass band.
Way down in Georgia.
There were folks large and small, lanky, lean, fat and tall,
At this great Georgia camp meeting.
When church was out, How the "sisters" did shout!
They were so happy.
But the young folks were tired and wished to be inspired,
And hired a big brass band.
Verse 2: The old "sisters" raised sand, when they first heard the band;
Way down in Georgia.
The preacher did glare and the deacons did stare, at the young people prancing.
The band played so sweet that nobody could eat
'Twas so entrancing.
So the church folks agreed it was not a sinful deed,
And they joined in with the rest.
Way down in Georgia.
The preacher did glare and the deacons did stare, at the young people prancing.
The band played so sweet that nobody could eat
'Twas so entrancing.
So the church folks agreed it was not a sinful deed,
And they joined in with the rest.
Chorus: When the big brass band began to play
Pretty music so gay, hats were then thrown away.
Thought them foolish people their necks would break.
When they quit their laughing and talking and went to walking,
For a big choc'late cake!
Pretty music so gay, hats were then thrown away.
Thought them foolish people their necks would break.
When they quit their laughing and talking and went to walking,
For a big choc'late cake!
Repeat Chorus
Verse 1
Musical Interlude
Repeat Chorus Twice
