Bop - Kokomo Arnold, Red Norvo Septet

Now when you happy mama, everybody smiles with you

Now when you happy mama, everybody smiles with you

Just as soon as you feel down‑hearted: the whole round world turns blue

Now when the sun is shining, everybody’s happy as can be

Now when the sun is shining, everybody’s happy as can be

Just as soon as it start to raining, you quiver just like a leaf on a tree

Now I got something to tell you mama, and I really want you to understand

Now I got something to tell you mama, and I really want you to understand

Every man you see wearing britches, he sure God ain’t no monkey‑man

Now when I had plenty money, everybody want to be my friend

Now when I had plenty money, everybody want to be my friend

Just as soon as I got ragged and hungry, now they all wants to laugh and grin

Now I’m going to tell all you people, when I get on my feet again

Now I’m going to tell all you people, when I get on my feet again

Says you need not ask for no small favours, just go ahead laugh and grin