Down south the banjos cry to
Everybody whos sayin hidie-hi to
While the moonbeams danced on the bayou
Thats how rhythm was born
They praised the Mighty Forgiver
They washed their sins in the river
Cold water made em all shiver
Thats how rhythm was born
Folks came down and gathered round
That old Swanee shore
Caught the craze and sang His praise
They all cried, Why dont cha gimme some more?
Down south the banjos cry to
Everybody whos singin hidie-hi to
While the moonbeams danced on the bayou
Thats how rhythm was born
Down south the banjos cry to
Everybody whos singin hidie-hi to
While the moonbeams danced on the bayou
Thats just how rhythm was born
They praised the Mighty Forgiver
They washed their sins in the river
Cold water, well it made them wanna shiver
And thats how rhythm was born
Folks came down and gathered round
That old Swanee shore
Caught the craze and sang His praise
And cried, Come on, give me some more
You can ask anyone, sir
Theyll answer well be over yonder
Thats how rhythm was born
Banjos cry to
Dont they hidie-hi to
Dance on the bayou
And thats just the reason that rhythm was born
Praise and forgive em
Washed their sins in the river
Cold water makes em all shiver
And thats 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 dont cha gimme some more?
Ask you anyone, sir
And theyd be glad to answer you, sir
Theyll answer well be over yonder
And thats just the reason that rhythm was born
Thats how rhythm was born
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