That's How Rhythm Was Born - 78rpm Version

Down south, the banjos cry to
 Deep blues the darkies "hidey-hi" to
 While moonbeams dance on the bayou
 That's how rhythm was born
 They praise the Mighty Forgiver
 They wash their sins in the river
 Cold water makes 'em all shiver
 That's how rhythm was born
 Folks came down to gather around
 That Suwanee shore
 Caught the craze and sang His praise
 They all cried, "Why don't you give us some more?"
 Down south, the banjos cry to
 Deep blues the darkies "hidey-hi" to
 While moonbeams dance on the bayou
 That's how rhythm was born
 Oh, down south, the banjos cry to
 Deep blues the darkies "hidey-hi" to
 While the moonbeams dance on the bayou
 That's just how rhythm was born
 They praise the Mighty Forgiver
 They wash their sins in the river
 Cold water always makes 'em all shiver
 And that's how rhythm was born
 Folks came down to gather round
 That old Suwanee shore
 Caught the craze and sang His praise
 And cried, "Come on, give us some more!"
 You can ask anyone, sir
 They'll answer, "We'll be over yonder"
 (scat)
 That's how rhythm was born
 Banjos cry to
 Darkies "hidey-hi" to
 Dance on the bayou
 That's just the reason that rhythm was born
 Praise their Forgiver
 Wash the sins in the river
 The water makes 'em all shiver
 And that's just the reason that rhythm was born
 Folks came down to gather around
 That Suwanee shore
 Caught the craze and sang His praise
 And all cried "Why don't give us some more!"
 Ask anyone, sir
 They'll be glad to answer you, sir
 They'll answer, "We'll be over yonder"
 And that's just the reason that rhythm was born