Shortnin' Bread Lyrics
Shortnin' Bread - Paul Robeson
Put on the skillet put on the lid
Mama's gonna make a little short'nin' bread
That ain't all she's gonna do
Mama's gonna make a little coffee too
Mama's little baby loves short'nin' short'nin'
Mama's little baby loves short'nin' bread
Mama's little baby loves short'nin' short'nin'
Mama's little baby loves short'nin' bread
Three little children lyin' in bed
Two were sick and the other 'most dead
Sent for the doctor and the doctor said
Give those children some short'nin' bread
Mama's little baby loves short'nin' short'nin'
Mama's little baby loves short'nin' bread
Mama's little baby loves short'nin' short'nin'
Mama's little baby loves short'nin' bread