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Juba[5]




From: DANCE RHYME SECTION

Juba dis, an' Juba dat,
Juba [6]skin dat Yaller Cat. Juba! Juba!

Juba jump an' Juba sing.
Juba, [6]cut dat Pigeon's Wing. Juba! Juba!

Juba, kick off Juba's shoe.
Juba, dance dat [6]Jubal Jew. Juba! Juba!

Juba, whirl dat foot about.
Juba, blow dat candle out. Juba! Juba!

Juba circle, [6]Raise de Latch.
Juba do dat [6]Long Dog Scratch. Juba! Juba!


[6] The expressions marked [6] are various kinds of dance steps.




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