Peaceful Henry
Words by Seymour Rice and Music by Edward Harry Kelly
Words by Seymour Rice and Music by Edward Harry Kelly
Please note that the original lyrics here are included in the sense of historical accuracy and context only, and that some may be deemed offensive. We cannot overlook the stereotypes within since they are part of the period, but our inclusion does not condone them in any way in a modern context.
Verse 1 (A section): There's a certain individual who lives in town,
And_ his peculiarities have gained renown,
For_ he is known most_ ev'reywhere
As the man who arbitrates.
He settles all_ arguments_ by the score,
And it seems_ that is just_ what he's living for,
If you can't agree, He's the one to see,
And your troubles then relate.
And_ his peculiarities have gained renown,
For_ he is known most_ ev'reywhere
As the man who arbitrates.
He settles all_ arguments_ by the score,
And it seems_ that is just_ what he's living for,
If you can't agree, He's the one to see,
And your troubles then relate.
Chorus (B section): Peaceful Henry's the man.
Get his opinion if you can,
Tell him all about your scraps,
He's a jollier of mishaps.
Henry's as full of peace
As a pork chop is of grease,
So don't delay, but this very day,
Go and see the peaceful man.
Get his opinion if you can,
Tell him all about your scraps,
He's a jollier of mishaps.
Henry's as full of peace
As a pork chop is of grease,
So don't delay, but this very day,
Go and see the peaceful man.
Verse 2 (A section): In_ all_ coon_ town he is the only one
Whom_ all the other niggers take dictation from.
He_ knows the proper_ thing to do,
He's a colored diplomat.
At a rag_time_ ball_ or a festival,
A ping_-pong_ tea_ or a musical,
He_ tells the throng, when things go wrong,
He_ knows just where he's at.
Whom_ all the other niggers take dictation from.
He_ knows the proper_ thing to do,
He's a colored diplomat.
At a rag_time_ ball_ or a festival,
A ping_-pong_ tea_ or a musical,
He_ tells the throng, when things go wrong,
He_ knows just where he's at.
Chorus (B section): Peaceful Henry's the man.
Get his opinion if you can,
Tell him all about your scraps,
He's a jollier of mishaps.
Henry's as full of peace
As a pork chop is of grease,
So don't delay, but this very day,
Go and see the peaceful man.
Get his opinion if you can,
Tell him all about your scraps,
He's a jollier of mishaps.
Henry's as full of peace
As a pork chop is of grease,
So don't delay, but this very day,
Go and see the peaceful man.
