Listen everybody : from near and far You want to know : just who we are Now if you like : the way we play Listen boy : we'll try to stay We'll make you loose : we'll make you tight Make you shake it : till broad daylight I would never do brag : never do boast Played this tune : from coast to coast Now if you like this tune : think it's fine Set right down : and drop a line Sometime : we're down your way We'll drop in : and spend the day Now some want to know : just what you got Got good okra man : serve it hot Now we ain't good‑looking : and we don't dress fine The way we whip it : it's a hanging crime If you see me stealing : don't tell on me Just stealing : back to my used‑to‑be We never have one gal : at a time Always have : seven eight or nine