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)