There's a girl I'm dreaming of
I haven't met her yet
There's a girl I'm dreaming of
I never can forget
She proved herself so faithful
So honest and so true
Her beauty shines so brightly in
This night we're passing through

This girl I'm dreaming of has a
Face that's calm and clear
She seems to stand for everything that
I hold near and dear
This girl I dream of I have never seen
Her name is Autherine

I love you Autherine tho' I'm a married man
I love you Autherine for I'm an American
And as I love my country
I love those who make her great
And the bravery of those who
Challenge ignorance and hate
I love you Autherine
I'll tell this cock-eyed world
How old jim crow was rocked back
By one slip of a girl
Millions of us know just what I mean
I love you Autherine