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The introduction to "That's Why They Call Me Shine" (full title) is often left out- but it is a necessary part of the song.

"When I was born they christened me plain Samuel Johnson Brown
But I hadn't grown so very big, 'fore some folks in this town
Had changed it round to "Sambo"; I was "Rastus" to a few
Then "Chocolate Drop" was added by some others that I knew
And then to cap the climax, I was strolling down the line
When someone shouted, "Fellas, hey! Come on and pipe the shine!"
But I don't care a bit. Here's how I figure it:

Well, just because my hair is curly
And just because my teeth are pearly,
................."

Ry Cooder (album, "Jazz") is one of the few who included this verse, which is necessary to the understanding of the song.

Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shine_(1910_song)