By James A. Bland LYRICS: In the evening by the moonlight, You can hear those darkies singing. In the evening by the moonlight, You could hear those banjos ringing. How the old folks would...

" That's Why Darkies Were Born " was a song written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown. It originated in George White's Scandals of 1931, where white baritone Everett Marshall …

Mar 15, 2021 · Though the song sparked controversy upon its release, the message, in fact of this song is actually the opposite of racism. It is about the plight of black slave and how they …

That's Why Darkies Were Born Lyrics: Brothers, sisters, when this world began / There was work to be done / And it seemed that someone / Left it to the colored man / Brothers, sisters, what …

Sing when you’re weary and sing when you’re blue. That’s what you taught all the white folks to do. Shout about Gabriel’s horn. That’s why darkies were born.

Mar 25, 2024 · Performer: THE SOUTHERN SERENADERS. Vocal Quartette. Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. Four stylii were used to transfer this record. They are 3.8mil CT, 2.3mil …

Dec 8, 2025 · Sheet music. That's why darkies were born."

g by the moonlight, you could hear us darkies singing. In the evening by the moonlight, you could hear the banjos ringing. How the old folks would enjoy it! They would sit all night and listen As …

Someone had to slave and be able to sing, That's why darkies were born; Someone had to laugh at trouble, Though he was tired and worn, Had to be contented with any old thing, That's why …

The song That's Why Darkies Were Born was written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown and was first performed by Everett Marshall. It was covered by Les Allen, Paul Whiteman and His …