Papa Charlie Jackson — Mama Don’t You Think I Know?

[Verse 1] Got a knock-kneed mama down in Tennessee She's short and squatty, she's alright with me Don't you think I know, mama, don't you think I know? Now knock-kneed mama, what you gonna cook tonight? Whatever you cook, just cook it right Don't you think I know, mama, don't you think I know? [Banjo Solo] [Verse 2] She got a face like a washboard, a mouth like a tub Teach my mama that washboard rub Don't you think I know, mama, don't you think I know? Now some people say chitlins are good to eat I'll never eat chitlins as long as a hog got feet Don't you think I know, mama, don't you think I know? [Banjo solo] [Verse 3] Takes a long-tail monkey, short-tail dog To do that dance they call fallin' off the log Don't you think I know, mama, don't you think I know? Now the monkey told the elephant, "You need not grunt I know you're sore, you got your tail in front" Don't you think I know, mama, don't you think I know? [Banjo Solo] [Verse 4] Now the monkey told the elephant, "You may be drinkin' wine You can't twist your tail like I twist mine" Don't you think I know, mama, don't you think I know? [Banjo Solo]