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Lyrics of Love and Laughter In his go'geous uniform, He's de lightnin' of de sto'm, An' de little clouds erroun' look mighty slick. You kin hyeah a fine perfo'mance w'en de white ban's serenade, An' dey play dey high-toned music mighty sweet, But hit's Sousa played in rag-time, an' hit's Rastus on Parade, W'en de colo'ed ban' comes ma'chin' down de street. W'en de colo'ed ban' comes ma'chin' down de street You kin hyeah de ladies all erroun' repeat: "Ain't dey handsome? Ain't dey gran'? Ain't dey splendid? Goodness, lan'! W'y dey's pu'fect f'om dey fo'heads to dey feet!" An' sich steppin' to de music down de line, 'T ain't de music by itself dat meks it fine, 45