Papa s got a brand new bag (1965, US 8)     (video)

 

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1. Come here, sister, papa's in the swing,

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he ain't too hip about that new breed, babe.

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He ain't no drag, papa's got a brand new bag !

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2. Come here, mama, and dig this crazy scene,

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he's not too fancy but his line is pretty clean.

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He ain't no drag, papa's got a brand new bag !

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+ He's doing the Jerk, he's doing the Fly,

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don't play him cheap 'cause you know he ain't shy.

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He's doing the Monkey, the Mashed Potatoes,

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Jump back Jack, See you later alligator !

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3. Come here sister, papa's in the swing,

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he ain't too hip now, but I can dig that new breed, babe.

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He ain't no drag, papa's got a brand new bag !

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4. Oh, papa! He's doing the Jerk, papa, he's doing the Jerk,

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he's doing the twist just like this.

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He's doing the Fly ev'ry day and ev'ry night.

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The thing's like the Boomerang !

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+ Hey, come on, hey hey, come on !

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Hey, hey ! Said you uptight. out of sight.

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Come on, see what you know !

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Come on, see what you know !

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I just want you to blow, Maceo. Hey .

 

 

(orig. = capo 2nd) (James Brown)