Easy Boogie by Langston Hughes Down in the bass That steady beat Walking walking walking Like marching feet. Down in the bass 2
Sick Room by Langston Hughes How quiet It is in this sick room Where on the bed A silent woman lies between two lo Life and Death,
The Negro Mother by Langston Hughes Children, I come back today To tell you a story of the long da That I had to climb, that I had t In order that the race might live Look at my face —dark as the night
Madam and the Phone Bill by Langston Hughes You say I O.K.ed LONG DISTANCE? O.K.ed it when? My goodness, Central That was then!
Freedom's Plow by Langston Hughes When a man starts out with nothing When a man starts out with his han Empty, but clean, When a man starts to build a world He starts first with himself
Democracy by Langston Hughes Democracy will not come Today, this year Nor ever Through compromise and fear. I have as much right
The Blues by Langston Hughes When the shoe strings break On both your shoes And you’re in a hurry— That’s the blues. When you go to buy a candy bar
Madam's Past History by Langston Hughes My name is Johnson— Madam Alberta K. The Madam stands for business. I’m smart that way. I had a
Me and the Mule by Langston Hughes My old mule, He’s gota grin on his face. He’s been a mule so long He’s forgotten about his race. I’m like that old mule — 1