Now I got a lady: By the name of sue
She'd like to know: Just what to do

Now when you what it: I agree
Don't forget: To ask for me

Now she's a woman: Hard to beat
All you got to do is dance: And stay on your feet

Now you ain't good‑looking: You don't dress cute
You got to keep a papa: For your personal use

Now january february: And march too
The women come along: And showed her just what to do

Now a woman needn't think: She got a man by herself
A man needn't think: He got a woman by himself

Now tain't but one thing: That grieve my mind
All these brownskins: None of them mine