Sweet Georgia Brown
Dukes of Dixieland Lyrics
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On sweet Georgia brown,
Two left feet, oh, so neat,
Has sweet Georgia brown!
They all sigh, and want to die,
For sweet Georgia brown!
I'll tell you just why,
It's been said she knocks 'em dead,
When she lands in town!
Since she came, why it's a shame,
How she cools them down!
Fellas she can't get
Must be fellas she ain't met!
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her,
Sweet Georgia brown!
No gal made has got a shade
On sweet Georgia brown,
Two left feet, oh, so neat,
Has sweet Georgia brown!
They all sigh, and want to die,
For sweet Georgia brown!
I'll tell you just why,
You know I don't lie; not much:
All those gifts those courters give,
To sweet Georgia brown,
They buy clothes at fashion shows,
With one dollar down,
Oh, boy! tip your hat!
Oh, joy! she's the cat!
Who's that, mister? 'tain't a sister!
Sweet Georgia brown!
The lyrics to Dukes of Dixieland's song Sweet Georgia Brown depict the irresistible charm and beauty of a woman known as Georgia Brown. The verse "No gal made has got a shade on sweet Georgia Brown" highlights her unparalleled beauty that no other woman can match. The lyrics describe her as having "two left feet," meaning that she is so unique that even her dance moves are charming. It is said that when she comes to town, she "knocks 'em dead," and everyone wants to be close to her. Fellas she can't get must be the ones who have not yet had a chance to meet her.
The chorus "They all sigh, and want to die for sweet Georgia Brown" further illustrates her charm, as people are willing to do anything just to be close to her. She receives numerous gifts from her suitors, who buy her clothes at fashion shows with only one dollar down. The verse "Oh, joy! she's the cat! Who's that, mister? 'tain't a sister! Sweet Georgia Brown!" suggests that she is perceived as a feminine feline, the epitome of grace and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
No gal made has got a shade
No other woman can compare to Sweet Georgia Brown
On sweet Georgia brown,
She is exceptional and unmatched
Two left feet, oh, so neat,
She's even graceful with clumsy moves
Has sweet Georgia brown!
That's just how amazing she is
They all sigh, and want to die,
Everyone is captivated by her charm
For sweet Georgia brown!
They can't resist her
I'll tell you just why,
Let me explain
You know I don't lie, not much:
I'm not exaggerating
It's been said she knocks 'em dead,
People are awestruck when she arrives
When she lands in town!
Her presence is dynamic
Since she came, why it's a shame,
Others have become a pale imitation of her
How she cools them down!
She has a calming effect on people
Fellas she can't get
Men who aren't interested in her
Must be fellas she ain't met!
They just haven't had the pleasure of meeting her yet
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her,
She is a true Georgia girl
Sweet Georgia brown!
This woman is synonymous with Georgia
All those gifts those courters give,
Men shower her with presents
To sweet Georgia brown,
Just for her
They buy clothes at fashion shows,
They want her to look her best
With one dollar down,
Even if they can't afford it
Oh, boy! tip your hat!
She deserves respect and admiration
Oh, joy! she's the cat!
She's the coolest
Who's that, mister? 'tain't a sister!
Who is that stunning woman? Definitely not your average girl
Sweet Georgia brown!
She's just that special and unforgettable
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MAX LODERBAUER, PAULA SCHOPF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robmccance
This stuff is awesome. I think I have all the LPs.
@BarryHenline
Then you have a helluva collection!
@robmccance
Just discovered I didn't have AFSD 5924 - Dukes and Louis Armstrong - and ordered it on eBay for $4.85
Closer walk with thee is incredible off that Album!
When I was a teenager I used to play in Dixieland bands with my dad, a clarinet player. I played trumpet.
@BarryHenline
I don't play but I love to listen! Congrats on the AFSD 5924, looks like a great price.. hope it's in good shape.
@robmccance
Thanks Barry. I jsut saw a collection of ALL of them on eBay for $25. Almost bought it but I would have too many dupes.
@BarryHenline
I may have to check that out.