Willie and the Hand Jive
Johnny Otis, Capitol Records, 1958
Verse 1
[Bb]
I know a cat named way out Willie.
He's got a cool little chick named Rockin' Millie.
[Eb]
He can Walk and Stroll and Suzy Q.
[Bb]
And do that crazy Hand Jive, too.
[Bb]
Papa told Willie you'll ruin my home.
You and that Hand Jive has got to go.
[Eb]
Willie, said Papa, don't put me down.
[Bb]
They're doing that Hand Jive all over town.
Chorus
[Eb] [Bb] [F]
Hand Jive, Hand Jive, Hand Jive,
[Bb]
doing that crazy Hand Jive.
Verse 2
Mama, Mama, look at Uncle Joe.
He's doing that Hand Jive with sister Flo.
Grandma gave baby sister a dime,
said, 'Do that Hand Jive one more time.'
Doctor and a lawyer and an Indian chief.
Now they all dig that crazy beat.
Way out Willie gave them all a treat.
When he did that Hand Jive with his feet.
Chorus
[Eb] [Bb] [F]
Hand Jive, Hand Jive, Hand Jive,
[Bb]
doing that crazy Hand Jive.
Hey, hey
[Brief Solo]
Bridge
Now Willie and Millie got married last fall.
They had a little Willie Jr. and that ain't all.
Well, the baby got famous in his crib, you see,
doing that Hand Jive on TV.
Chorus
[Eb] [Bb] [F]
Hand Jive, Hand Jive, Hand Jive,
[Bb]
doing that crazy Hand Jive.
Hey, hey
Hey
[Instrumental and fade]
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