“Bully in the Alley”
Description
Shanty. Refrain: "So help me bob, I'm bully in the alley, Way-ay bully in the alley. So help me bob, I'm bully in the alley, bully down in Shinbone Al." Verses involve courting, being rejected by, and/or leaving Sally.
Notes
Hugill says that "Shinbone Alley" is a place name often referred to in American Negro songs. - SL
References
- Hugill, pp. 522-523, "Bully in the Alley" (1 text, 1 tune) [AbEd, p. 382]
- Sharp-EFC, XXXV, pp. 40-41, "Bully in the Alley" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, BULLYALL*
- Roud #8287
- BI, Hug522