Mabel Mercer

Bojangles of Harlem
Ask anyone up Harlem wayWho that guy Bojangles is.They may not know who's president,But ask 'em who Bojangles is.He's in the most entrancin' business,It's what they call the "dancin' business",When there's a beatUp on the street,Brother, you go and bet all your dough!Sister, you know!That ain't no one but Bo!Oh! Bojangles of Harlem,You dance such hot stuff!Young folks love you in Harlem,They say you've got stuff!Tough guys rumba out of poolroomsAnd kids start "truckin'" out of schoolrooms!Oh! Bojangles of Harlem!The whole town's at your heels!Leaving their flats,Missing their meals!Running like rats,Going astray,Throw those long legs away! From Letras Mania