Louis Jordan — Beware

Now, fellas Yes, you fellas Listen to me I got something to tell you I want you to listen to every word and govern yourselves accordingly Now pay attention You see these girls with these fine diamonds an' fox furs an' fine clothes Well Jack, they're looking for a husband And you're listening to a man that knows They ain't foolin' And if you fool around with them You're gonna get yourself a schoolin' If she saves your dough And won't go to a show Beware, brother, beware And if she's easy to kiss And never resist (Beware, brother, beware) Be careful, be careful And if you go for a walk And she just listens while you talk She's tryin' to hook you And if nobody's lookin' And she asks you to taste her cookin' Don't do it, don't do it And if you go to a show And she wants to sit in the back row Bring her down front, bring her right down front And if you go for a snack And she wants a booth in the back Watch her, she's tryin' to hook you And listen If she's used to caviar and fine silk And when she goes out with you She wants a hot dog and a malted milk She's been used to going to Carnegie Hall And when you take her out night clubbing She wants to hear "One meatball" (That's all) If she grabs your hand and says "Darling, you're such a nice man" Beware, I'm telling you Listen to me You think he's listening to me? (Yeah he's listenin') You better listen to me I'm telling you what's being put down You better pick up on it Now listen to this If her sister calls you "Brother" You better get further I'm tellin' ya You better hit her And if she's kinda wild And she says "Darling, please give me a trial" Don't do it Don't be weak, don't give it to her If she looks up in your face And just melts into place Let her melt Forget it You think he's payin' attention to us? (Yeah, he's listenin') Should I ask 'em about the... (Tell 'em everything) Should I- but should I tell 'em about the- (Everything) Tell 'em everything, okay, I'll tell 'em Listen If she calls you on the phone And she says "Darling, are you all alone?" Tell her no, you've got three girls with you Don't pay no attention to women Stand up for your rights Be a man, that's right (Superman) Should I ask 'em about the... (Everything) Well listen, this is very important If you turn out the light And she don't fight That's all That's all, that's the end It's too late, then, she's got you hooked You just well as stick with her Put down that racing form and pay attention to me Now listen If you get home about two And you don't know what to do And you pull back the curtain And the whole family's lookin' at you Get your business straight And set the date And don't be late Gate So brother, beware Beware Beware Brother, you better beware Beware