Sweet Georgia Brown
Abe Lyman & His Orchestra Lyrics


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She just got here yesterday,
Things are hot here now they say,
There's a new gal in town.
Gals are jealous, there's no doubt.
All the guys just rave about
Sweet, Sweet Georgia Brown.
And ever since she came, the common folks all claim, say
No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown.
Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown.
They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town.
Since she came why it's a shame how she's cooled 'em down.
Fellas that she can't get must be fellas that she ain't met.
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown.

All you gals will get the blues,
All you pals will surely lose.
And, there's but one excuse.
Now I've told you who she was,
And I've told you what she does,
Still, give this gal her dues.
This pretty maiden's prayer is answered anywhere

No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown.
Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown.
They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
All those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown
They buy clothes at fashion shows for one dollar down.
Fellas, won'tcha tip your hats.




Oh boy, ain't she the cats?
Who's that mister, ain't her sister, it's Sweet Georgia Brown.

Overall Meaning

In the song Sweet Georgia Brown, Abe Lyman & His Orchestra sing about a newly arrived woman named Georgia Brown. From the outset, the lyrics suggest that she is stylish and trendy, and all the guys in town cannot stop talking about her. The ladies around town are clearly envious of her presence, and the menfolk are all rushing to be around her. The song suggests that since Georgia arrived, all other ladies in town have been forgotten.


The chorus of the song repeats that no other lady has a shade on her. Georgia Brown is described as having two left feet but still looking neat while dancing. Men around town are said to want her, and she apparently has a way of cooling down the hot-headed men around here. The song then moves on to talk about how Sweet Georgia Brown is a pretty lady who has her wishes answered wherever she goes. Finally, the song discusses how even the porters are tipping her generously, and everyone wants to be around her.


Line by Line Meaning

She just got here yesterday,
Sweet Georgia Brown is a new arrival in town.


Things are hot here now they say,
People speak highly of Sweet Georgia Brown.


There's a new gal in town.
Sweet Georgia Brown is a new girl in town.


Gals are jealous, there's no doubt.
Other women are envious of Sweet Georgia Brown's attention.


All the guys just rave about Sweet, Sweet Georgia Brown.
Men are very enthusiastic about Sweet Georgia Brown.


And ever since she came, the common folks all claim, say
The local people are talking about Sweet Georgia Brown.


No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown.
No other woman can compete with Sweet Georgia Brown's charm.


Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown.
Sweet Georgia Brown is not an amazing dancer, but she is very graceful.


They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
Everyone is infatuated with Sweet Georgia Brown.


I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
The artist is truthful when talking about Sweet Georgia Brown.


It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town.
Sweet Georgia Brown is known to have a strong impact on people when she arrives.


Since she came why it's a shame how she's cooled 'em down.
After her arrival, people have been less enthusiastic about other women.


Fellas that she can't get must be fellas that she ain't met.
Men that are not interested in Sweet Georgia Brown simply haven't met her yet.


Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown.
Georgia is the reason behind Sweet Georgia Brown's name and presence in town.


All you gals will get the blues,
Other women will feel unhappy due to Sweet Georgia Brown's popularity.


All you pals will surely lose.
Friends of Sweet Georgia Brown's competitors will also suffer.


And, there's but one excuse.
The only reason for Sweet Georgia Brown's triumph is her charm.


Now I've told you who she was,
The singer has introduced Sweet Georgia Brown to the audience.


And I've told you what she does,
The singer has described Sweet Georgia Brown's persona.


Still, give this gal her dues.
Sweet Georgia Brown deserves recognition for her impact.


This pretty maiden's prayer is answered anywhere
Sweet Georgia Brown is successful no matter where she goes.


All those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown
People often give tips to Sweet Georgia Brown.


They buy clothes at fashion shows for one dollar down.
Sweet Georgia Brown is able to buy fashionable clothes for very little money.


Fellas, won'tcha tip your hats.
Men should show respect to Sweet Georgia Brown.


Oh boy, ain't she the cats?
Sweet Georgia Brown is an exceptional woman.


Who's that mister, ain't her sister, it's Sweet Georgia Brown.
The focus of everyone's attention is Sweet Georgia Brown.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MAX LODERBAUER, PAULA SCHOPF

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Comments from YouTube:

Jim Jasion

I agree with Victrola Jazz. This tie a great recording!

VictrolaJazz

Superb!

Jim Jasion

When is this from? 1932 or 1933?

SladeBarker

Took me awhile, but I found it. Broadcast live Nov. 10th, 1932.

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