D G A D
Dont cry my baby, dont cry all the while.
D G A D
Dont cry my baby just give me a smile.
D G A D
Seen my daddy, die in the war,
D G A D
Seen my mamma die crying for.
D G A D
Ring, ring, Ive got to sing
D G A D
Ring, ring Ive got to sing
They call me a hounddog, they call me a swine
Its all because of my colour for their war tho I m fine
They’re talking ‘bout freedom of religion and race
But if your a negro, they slap you in the face.
So whats the use fighting for that sacred democracy
When Ku-klux-klan murderers are going scott free
But I am still happy so dont cry my babe
Together we ll strife for being free people some day.