[Verse 1]
Now Little Joe
Oh hear me calling, Little Joe
Though your color isn't white
You're more than mighty like a rose to me

[Verse 2]
Little Satchel-mouth Joe
Oh Little Joseph
Though your eyes are black as coal
Your little soul is white as snow to me, oh Joseph

[Bridge]
You’re a kinky-headed baby
I'll always love you till the judgement day, baby
Now babe, even though the white folks may think nothing of you
They always drive you away

[Verse 3]
Little Gatemouth Joe!
Oh Little Rivеrmouth Joe
Son, you're my little pridе and joy
Your papa's little colored sonny boy