My Gal is a High-Born Lady

"My Gal is a High-Born Lady" is a minstrel song was written by Barney Fagan and Gustav Luders in 1896. It was a favourite well into the first half of the 20th century and is still performed today, often in bluegrass style. Its unusual ragtime rhythm is regarded as seminal in the later popularity of the Foxtrot. The original lyrics are offensive to modern culture due to their racial stereotypes and the song is notable for how often it has been performed with altered lyrics.