Aunt Hagar's Blues

Old Deacon Splivin, his flock was givin' the way of livin' right, yes

Said he, "No wingin', no ragtime singin', tonight", yes

Up jumped Aunt Hagar and shouted out with all her might

All her might She said, "Oh, tain't no use to preachin'

Oh, tain't no use to teachin', each modulation of syncopation

Just tells my feet to dance and

I can't refuse When I hear the melody they