As I was coming ’round the corner, I heard some people say
Here comes the dandy darkey, here he comes this way
His heel is like a snow plow, his mouth is like a trap
And when he opens it gently you will see a fearful gap
And then I laughed

They said his mother was a princess, his father was a prince
And he’d been the apple of their eye if he had not been a quince
But he’ll be the king of Africa in the sweet bye and bye,
And when I heard them say it, why I’d laugh until I’d cry …
And then I laughed …
(Laughs to the music)

So now kind friends just listen, to what I’m going to say,
I’ve tried my best to please you with my simple little lay …
Now whether you think it funny or a quiet bit of chaff,
Why all I’m going to do is just to end it with a laugh …
And then I laughed …
(Laughs to the music)