Colored Spade

Various Artists · Other Songs - Various Artists

I'm a

Colored spade

A nigger

A black nigger

A jungle bunny

Jigaboo coon

Pickaninny mau mau

Uncle Tom

Aunt Jemima

Little Black Sambo

Cotton pickin'

Swamp guinea

Junk man

Shoeshine boy

Elevator operator

Table cleaner at Horn & Hardart

Slave voodoo

Zombie

Ubangi lipped

Flat nose

Tap dancin'

Resident of Harlem

And president of

The United States of Love

President of

The United States of Love

(and if you ask him to dinner you're going to feed him:)

Watermelon

Hominy grits

An' shortnin' bread

Alligator ribs

Some pig tails

Some black eyed peas

Some chili

Some collard greens

And if you don't watch out

This boogie man will get you

Booooooooo!

Colored Spade - Various Artists

Colored Spade is a track featured on the compilation album Collected Songs of the World, a project dedicated to preserving and presenting a diverse array of global folk traditions. The recording captures the rich tapestry of international music, highlighting the unique cultural heritage embedded within each song. By bringing together artists from various regions, the album offers listeners an immersive journey through different musical landscapes, emphasizing the universal themes found in folk storytelling. This collection serves as a testament to the enduring power of traditional music to connect people across borders and generations.