A 1917 popular song.
Words by Howard Johnson.
Music by Milton Ager.
Song suggested by Laurence Rubenstein.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- When I woke up the other morn
I found a new Republic had been born
There was to be democracy in China
We congratulate her, but we know old China, too
Did an awful lot for me and you
Now her freedom’s won
Let’s thank her for what she’s done
Chorus
China, ‘way out near Asia Minor
No country could be finer beneath the sun
You gave us silk to dress our lovely women
‘Twas worth the price
And when we couldn’t get potatoes, you gave us rice
We mix chop suey with your chop sticks
You’ve taught us quite a few tricks we never knew
We take our hats off to one thing we’ve seen
Your laundries keep our country clean
China, we owe a lot to you
2. Now, China we all realize
The magic of your dreamy almond eyes
It’s plain to see our crockery is China
Ev’ry cup and saucer
All our Broadway Johns and Janes
Couldn’t do without your bamboo canes
Tho’ you’re weak in song
We all know your tea is strong
Sung here by Fred Feild: