See "My Curly-headed Baby," sung and made popular by Paul Robeson.

It was based on the minstrel-type song "My Curly-Headed Babby, Plantation Song," by George H. Clutsam. Robeson's version was perhaps the most popular lullaby of all in the 1940s-1950s.

Lyrics to both in thread 55715: Curly-headed Baby

Guest Alan, you might want to compare the two songs, which have much in common.
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Curly headed baby