Put It Right Here (Or Keep It Out There)

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I've had a man of 15 years
 Give him his room and board
 Once he was like a Cadillac
 Now he's like an old worn-out Ford
 He never brought me a lousy dime
 And put it in my hand
 Oh, there'll be some changes from now on
 According to my plan
 He's got to get it, bring it, and put it right here
 Or else he's gonna keep it out there
 If he must steal it, beg it, or borrow it somewhere
 Long as he gets it, I don't care
 I'm tired of fryin' pork chops
 To grease his fat lips
 And he has to find another place
 For to park his old hips
 He must get it, and bring it, and put it right here
 Or else he's gonna keep it out there
 The bee gets the honey, and brings it to the corn
 Else he's kicked out of his home sweet home
 To show you that they brings it, watch the dog and the cat
 Everything even brings it, from a mule to a mare
 The rooster gets the worm, and brings it to the hen
 That oughta be a tip to all you no-good men
 The groundhog even brings it and puts it in his hole
 So my man has got to bring it, doggone his soul
 He's got to get it, bring it, and put it right here
 Or else he's gonna keep it out there
 If he must steal it, beg it, or borr' it somewhere
 Long as he gets it child, I don't care
 I'm gonna tell him like the Chinaman
 When you don't bring 'em checks
 You don't get 'em laundry, if you break 'em down neck
 You've got to get it, bring it, and put it right here
 Or else you gonna keep it out there
 

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Duration
02:58
Key
1
Tempo
93 BPM

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