Stephen Foster quotes

Stephen Foster was an influential American songwriter often called the "father of American music." His compositions, such as "Oh! Susanna" and "Camptown Races," have become classics of American folk and popular music. He is remembered for shaping the country's musical tradition and inspiring future generations of composers. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay, Gone are my friends from the cotton fields away, Gone from the earth to a better land I know, I hear their gentle voices calling "Old Black Joe." (Stephen Foster)
The head must bow, and the back will have to bend, Wherever the darkey may go; A few more days, and the trouble all will end, In the field where the sugar-canes grow. A few more days for to tote the weary load,- No matter, 't will never be light; A few more days till we totter on the road:- Then my old Kentucky home, good-night! View quote
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The day goes by like a shadow o'er the heart, With sorrow where all was delight; The time has come when the darkies have to part: Then my old Kentucky home, good night! View quote
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Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me, Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee; Sounds of the rude world heard in the day, Lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away. View quote
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All up and down the whole creation, Sadly I roam, Still longing for the old plantation, And for the old folks at home. View quote
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All the world is sad and dreary, Everywhere I roam. View quote
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Oh, Susanna, don't you cry for me For I come from Alabama, With my banjo on my knee. View quote
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Oh I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee, I'm going to Louisiana, my true love for to see It rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry The sun so hot I froze to death; Susanna, don't you cry. Oh, Susanna, don't you cry for me For I come from Alabama, With my banjo on my knee. View quote
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