Rose of Alabama
Words by S. S. Steele, circa 1846
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Away from Mississippi's vale,
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With my ol' hat there for a sail,
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I crossed upon a cotton bale
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To Rose of Alabama.
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Oh brown Rosie,
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Rose of Alabama!
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A sweet tobacco posey
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Is my Rose of Alabama.
I landed on the far sand bank,
I sat upon the hollow plank,
And there I made the banjo twank
For Rose of Alabama.--Chorus
Oh, after directly bye and bye,
The moon rose white as Rosie's eye;
Then like a young coon out so sly
Stole Rose of Alabama.--Chorus
I said "Sit down just where you please."
Upon my lap she took her ease.
"It's good to go upon the knees,"
Said Rose of Alabama.--Chorus
The river rose; the cricket sang,
The lightnin' bug did flash his wing;
Then like a rope my arms I fling,
'Round Rose of Alabama.--Chorus
We hugged how long I cannot tell.
My Rosie seemed to like it well.
My banjo in the river fell.
Oh, Rose of Alabama.--Chorus
Like alligator after prey,
I jump in, but it float away,
And all the while it seem to say,
"Oh, Rose of Alabama."--Chorus
Now every night come rain or shower,
I hunt that banjo for an hour;
And see my sweet tobacco flower,
Oh, Rose of Alabama.--Chorus
Oh fare thee well, you belles of Spain,
And fare thee well to Liza Jane!
Your charms will all be put to shame,
By Rose of Alabama.--Chorus