Lyrics:
First verse
Little colored child, He's been running wild, Running all the live-long day, Must be tired out, Must be just about Ready no to seek the hay; Mammy sits right near Pickaninny dear Nothing's goin' to harm him, no, Mammy she, her watch will keep, While her little boy's asleep On his pillow white as snow.
Chorus
Time to sleep and rest, In your cozy nest, Time to close those little lids down tight; Other kids like you, They are sleeping too, Waiting for tomorrow's sunshine bright, When the new dawn breaks, Pickaninny wakes, Little Puff of Smoke, Goodnight.
Second verse
Little shining star, In the sky afar, Tells my boy to go to sleep, Go to sleep and rest, On your mammy's breast, While the angels watch will keep; Sweetest dreams will come to my sugar plum To my little hearts delight, Cuddle down and shut your eyes, Waking with the bright sunrise, Little Puff of Smoke, Goodnight.
(Chorus)
