Louis Prima — House Rent Party Day

[Verse 1: Louis Prima] Say boy, you know something? That man’s coming around tomorrow for his rent And here I am without a dime to my name! [Verse 2] I’ll tell you what you do! Why don’t you give one of those house rent parties Where you invite them people to make ‘em pay For everything they get? [Verse 3] You mean when you serve spaghettis and pig’s feet? Sure! And chitterlings and potato salad? Sure! And all that good corn? Yeah, man! What a party of an idea! [Verse 4] Woah, boo, I got to pay rent But! I haven’t a cent So after thinking it over I have decided: To run a party And everyone’s invited! [Verse 5] Everything is good and ready From the liquor down to the spaghetti We’re gonna have a ball So when [?] falls 'Cause it's house rent party day! [Verse 6] You don't need an invitation 'Cause it will be an open station Tap lightly on the self And we can hear you well 'Cause it's house rent party day! [Verse 7] Just climb the stairs And stand for the wares Find nobody cares What you may say or do You peachicky fellows buzzing With ground sheep it's five for a dozen They're gonna cut the rug And holler "freein’ the jug" 'Cause it's house rent party day! [Verse 8] Now ladies and gentlemen That you know what this is all about We're gonna start this house rent party right now! Lemme see you falling cats in here! Why, yeah man, there's Brenner! [Trumpet] And Lamare's here! [Guitar] And here's Eddie Miller! [Clarinet] Claude Thornhill! [Piano] Good ol' Arodin is here with it! [Bass] And of course, Sam King! [Drums] Now look now, Louie! Take your time, you gotta blow that trumpet Blow it loud! Now give me that tempo and back it up Come on boys! Start your stuff! [Trumpet solo]