The Band of Gideon and Other Lyrics/The Mulatto to His Critics
The Mulatto to His Critics
Ashamed of my race?And of what race am I?I am many in one.Thru my veins there flows the bloodOf Red Man, Black Man, Briton, Celt and Scot,In warring clash and tumultuous riot.I welcome all,But love the blood of the kindly raceThat swarthes my skin, crinkles my hair,And puts sweet music into my soul.