(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
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