(That's Why They Call Me) Shine
Composer(s): Ford Dabney - Cecil Mack - Lew Brown
Performer(s): John William "Bubbles" Sublett



When I was born they christened me plain Samuel Johnson Brown
I hadn't grown so very tall, 'fore some folks in this town
Had changed it 'round to "Sambo" 
I was "Rastus" to a few
Then "Chocolate Drop" was added by some others that I knew
And then to cap the climax, I was strolling down the line
When someone shouted, "Fellas, hey! Come on and pipe the shine!"
But I don't care a bit 
Here's how I figure it

Well, just because my hair is curly
And just because my teeth are pearly
Just because I always wear a smile
Likes to dress up in the latest style
Just because I'm glad I'm livin'
Takes trouble smilin', never whine
Just because my color's shady
Slightly different maybe 
That's why they call me shine