- Written by
- George Fairman
- Copyright date
- March 28, 1904
- Language
- English
- Comments
- Originally recorded as a "coon song" in 1905. More recent versions have altered lyrics to avoid the offensive racial stereotypes. The song is usually credited to Joe Arzonia, but in reality he simply bought the song rights from George Fairman, who frequently played piano at a bar that Arzonia owned.
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Adaptations
An adaptation is a musical work, which uses elements (music or lyrics) from another musical work.
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The Preacher and the Bear written by George Fairman English March 28, 1904
- The Preacher and the Bear written by Rufus Thomas, George Fairman English April 1970 — New melody