Put on yo’ red silk stockings,
Black gal.
Go out an’ let de white boys
Look at yo’ legs.
Ain’t nothin’ to do for you, nohow,
Round this town, —
You’s too pretty.
Put on yo’ red silk stockings, gal,
An’ tomorrow’s chile’ll
Be a high yaller.
Go out an’ let de white boys
Look at yo’ legs.