When Ragtime Rosie Ragged The Rosary 1911

by James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 22 May 2008
2008

Old Parson Lee of Tennessee
in accents loud and clear
said "Folks, I'm awf'lly sorry
but our organist ain't here:
Now I'd like to get
some one to volunteer!
And help us out.
A gal called Ragtime Rose got up
and said that she could play,
the preacher seemed delighted
and said: "jes you come this way."
And the congregation bowed their heads to pray
Then came a shout. When

Ragtime Rosie ragged the Rosary.
Deacon Alexander started in to reprimand her,
but he turned around only to see that,
instead of praying
Rosie had the folks a swaying.
That tune so sweet was such a treat.
It charmed their feet and set them dancing,
prancing Ragtime twosteps,
till old Parson Lee
he forgot his sermon and began a talking German.
List'ning to that old time melody,
then he said: "I want you folks to know
that this ain't no minstrel show."
When Ragtime Rosie ragged the Rosary.

Ragtime Rosie ragged the Rosary.
Deacon Alexander started in to reprimand her,
but he turned around only to see that,
instead of praying
Rosie had the folks a swaying.
That tune so sweet was such a treat.
It charmed their feet and set them dancing,
prancing Ragtime twosteps,
till old Parson Lee
he forgot his sermon and began a talking German.
List'ning to that old time melody,
then he said: "I want you folks to know
that this ain't no minstrel show."
When Ragtime Rosie ragged the Rosary.

Down near the door sat Deacon Moore,
who, with rheumatic gout,
forgot about his troubles
and was hobbling all about.
He threw away his crutches
with a shout the world am mine!
Then shortly after when they passed
the contribution plate,
Young Brother Sanders saw the dough
and said to Sister Kate.
"I'll get my dice
so if you kindly wait,
I'll shoot a dime."

Ragtime Rosie ragged the Rosary.
Deacon Alexander started in to reprimand her,
but he turned around only to see that,
instead of praying
Rosie had the folks a swaying.
That tune so sweet was such a treat.
It charmed their feet and set them dancing,
prancing Ragtime twosteps,
till old Parson Lee
he forgot his sermon and began a talking German.
List'ning to that old time melody,
then he said: "I want you folks to know
that this ain't no minstrel show."
When Ragtime Rosie ragged the Rosary.

Ragtime Rosie ragged the Rosary.
Deacon Alexander started in to reprimand her,
but he turned around only to see that,
instead of praying
Rosie had the folks a swaying.
That tune so sweet was such a treat.
It charmed their feet and set them dancing,
prancing Ragtime twosteps,
till old Parson Lee
he forgot his sermon and began a talking German.
List'ning to that old time melody,
then he said: "I want you folks to know
that this ain't no minstrel show."
When Ragtime Rosie ragged the Rosary.

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
lyric
pizz str bass
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When Ragtime Rosie Ragged The Rosary 1911
Music by Lewis F.Muir
Lyrics by Edgar Leslie
© 1911 by F.A.Mills - New York
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sequence & karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Thursday 22 May 2008 at 19.48
in association with Veda Meyer-Castens
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