Sweet Georgia Brown
Dukes of Dixieland Lyrics


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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:

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!

Overall Meaning

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

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