The Pullman Porters On Parade - William J. Halley (1913)

"The Pullman Porters On Parade"

William J. Halley

Victor 17453

Music is by Maurice Abrahams.

Lyrics are by Irving Berlin, whose name is given on sheet music as “Ren G. May.”

Here they come down the street. Hear the
drumming of the drums--how they beat.
Hear the drummin'. Oh, my one little hon',
better run to the fun. They're parading.

Hear the yell from the boys!
Honey, listen, can't you tell by the
noise that we're missing all the fun?
Better see that big parade, my honey.

Just see those Pullman porters dolled up in
perfumed waters bought by their dimes and quarters.
Here they come, here they come, here they come.

Oh, see those starched up collars and hear that captain
holler. Keep time, keep time. It's worth a thousand dollars
to see those tip collectors--those upper berth inspectors,
those Pullman porters on parade.

Look at flat-footed Mose. See him juggling his hat as he
goes. See the struggling of bow-legged Joe. Don't he go
rather slow? Watch him stepping on the ground like a hen!

All in clover, see those round-shouldered men stoopin' over.
Oh my hon', there's what I call some parade. My honey.

"The Pullman Porters On Parade" William J. Halley on Victor 17453 = Irving Berlin & Maurice Abrahams