I went to the Gypsy’s. Gypsy settin’ all alone. I said, Tell me, Gypsy, When will my gal be home? Gypsy said, Silver,

Landlord, landlord, My roof has sprung a leak. Don’t you 'member I told you abou… Way last week? Landlord, landlord,

I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh,

I sat there singing her Songs in the dark. She said; 'I do not understand The words’.

You and your whole race. Look down upon the town in which y… And be ashamed. Look down upon white folks And upon yourselves

When I get to be a composer I’m gonna write me some music abou… Daybreak in Alabama And I’m gonna put the purtiest so… Rising out of the ground like a sw…

I would liken you To a night without stars Were it not for your eyes. I would liken you To a sleep without dreams

Because my mouth Is wide with laughter And my throat Is deep with song, You do not think

Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head w… Let the rain sing you a lullaby. The rain makes still pools on the… The rain makes running pools in th…