Having A Party - Sam Cooke

It's Saturday night, and my parents are out of town. Told all of my friends at school that tonight we're gonna boogie down! Everybody's been spreadin' the word all over the neighborhood, so come on over And bring a friend this party has got to be good! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey... We're havin' a party (everybody) Gonna dance and play (what'd I say, now) We're havin' a party (hey, yeah) While the folks are away! Hey, looks like everybody showed up, now, it seems like a hundred and one! All the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, we showed 'em we got to have fun! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey... We're havin' a party (hey, yeah) Gonna dance and play (come on over) We're havin' a party (alright) While the folks are away! Well, we got the latest records, the music's up as loud as it can go! Everybody out of their chair now, it's time to hit the floor! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey... We're havin' a party (hey, hey, yeah) Gonna dance and play (everybody) We're havin' a party (whoooo, yeah) While the folks are away! Take a look at little brother, he's a dancin' fool! Watch him do the loco-motion, hey man, he cool! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey... We're havin' a party (a party, party, party, party) Gonna dance and play (dance and play now) We're havin' a party (woah yeah) While the folks are away (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)! We're havin' a party (a party, party, party, party, party) Gonna dance and play (dance and play) We're havin' a party (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) While the folks are away! Everybody make a run for it 'Cause there ain't enough places to hide (no place to run)! We got one minute to clean up this place or we'll be skinned alive, but remember Before you go, next week, same place, same time! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey... We're havin' a party (everybody) Gonna dance and play (what'd I say now) We're havin' a party (come on over) While the folks are away! (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) We're havin' a party (oooo, alright) Gonna dance and play (a party, party, party, party, party) We're havin' a party (oh, yeah) While the folks are away (come on over) We're havin' a party... Gonna dance and play (a party, party, party, party, party) We're havin' a party (oh, yeah)

We're havin' a party Everybody's swingin' Dancin' to the music On the radio We're havin' a party Everybody's swingin' Dancin' to the music On the radio We're havin' a party Dancin' to the music Played by the DJ On the radio Champagne's out in the icebox And the Pop's on the table And me and my baby We're out here on the floor So listen Mr. DJ Keep those records playin' 'Cause I'm a-havin' such a good time Dancin' with my baby We're havin' a party Everybody's swingin' Dancin' to the music On the radio We're havin' a party Everybody's swingin' Dancin' to the music, music On the radio So listen Mr. DJ Keep those records playin' I'm a-havin' such a good time Dancin' with my baby Dancin' with my baby Everybody's swingin' 'Cause I'm a-havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time We're havin' a party on Monday And it's gonna go until Tuesday We gonna party on Wednesday And we gonna fleet 'till Thursday and Friday Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time Havin' such a good time

(Ha, ha, ha, this is the party) Oh yeah Scooby-de-dooby-de-de-de Well, alright Twiddly-diddly-de Oh yeah Yeah (there's not much to it) well alright, oh Oh yeah Scooby-de-dooby-de-de-de Well, alright Twiddly-diddly-de, twiddly-diddly-de, twiddly-diddly-de Oh yeah Do, do, do, de, do, yeah Well, alright Yeah, yeah Roll back the rug, everybody Move all the tables and chairs We're gonna have us a good time tonight Every time that we meet We skip and we dip to the beat, yeah What in the world could be better than getting together again? The last time we had a party It ended when the sun came up That's why your mama told you that you couldn't go out Stay in the house (aw) Bad boy Gon' sneak out tonight He's gonna tip by her window 'Cause he sure wants to go out and dance Everyone's here, let 'em all in (oh, yeah) The chandelier downstairs has fallen (well alright) I know its hard to resist This is the party no one wanted to miss If you don't get home on the double (oh yeah) You're going to be in trouble (well alright) I hope your mama don't look in your room 'Cause if she does, she'll be here soon (Boy) She's gonna be mad You're a bad boy (boy) You got in trouble (Boy) Say goodbye to your friends 'Cause it's gonna be a while 'til you see them again Oh, bad boy Gon' sneak out tonight He's gonna tip by her window 'Cause he sure wants to go out and dance (ooh, yeah) Everybody swingin' Dancing to the music On the radio Havin' a party Everybody swingin' Dancin' to the music On the radio, no-no-no, you can't go Bad boy He's gotta sneak out tonight Gonna tip by her window 'Cause he sure wants to go out and dance (ooh, yeah) Everybody swingin' Dancing to the music (this is, this is it)' On the radio Havin' a party (come on, baby) Everybody swingin' Dancin' to the music On the radio, no-no-no, you can't go Ooh, bad boy He's gon' sneak out tonight He's gonna tip by her window Bad boy He's gon' sneak out tongiht He's gonna tip by her window Diddy, diddy, dip by her window Diddly, diddly, diddly, de Skippity, dippity, dippity, de, de, de Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah Bad boy He's gonna sneak out tonight He's gonna tip by her window Dippity, dippity, dip by her window Diddly, diddly, diddly, de

Hello, hello, hello (hello, hello...) This is a skeleton from outer space, having a party It gonna last all night Hello, this is the skeleton Marcus garvey, from outer space Having a party, hope you will be there Have a good time! Punk ya punk Drink ya drink Wink you wink and think you think Drunk you drunk and punk you punk Funk you funk and drunk you drunk But when you drunk don't drive! Having a party tonight Its gonna last all night Shotgun will be there Pop gun, jazz gun will be there Drink you drink Drink you drink Wink you wink and think you think Drink you drink, and drunk you drunk I say Punk you punk, punk you punk you punk Funk you funk and drunk you drunk Bank managers will be there Bank managers will be there World bank Global bank International bankers will be there Drink you drink Wink you wink Think you think and link you link Drunk you drunk But if you drunk, don't drive That will save your life Repentance Jah's party It will be A shotgun party A pop gun party All night Alright Ganja will be there Light your spliff, jump in the air Smoke you skunk, smoke you skunk Smoke you weed Smoke you joint! This is the skeleton, from outer space With his remington, in his suitcase Drink you drink, and think you think Drunk you drunk and funk you funk Shotgun party A pop gun party When you get drunk, don't you drive If you wish to stay alive Having a party, tonight Having a party, all night Having a party tonight It gonna last, until the broad light Jesus!

I hear the cottonwoods whispering above Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's my love! The old hootie owl, hootie-hoo's to the dove Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's my love! Does my darling feel what I feel When she comes near? My heart beats so joyfully You'd think that she could hear! Wish I knew if she knew what I'm dreaming of! Tammy! Tammy! Tammy's my love! Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, you and I know Tammy! Tammy! Can't let her go! The breeze from the bayou keeps murmuring low Tammy! Tammy! You love her so! When the night is warm, soft and warm I long for her charms! I'd sing like a violin If she were in my arms Wish I knew if she knew what I'm dreaming of! Tammy, Tammy, Tammy's my love!

Be nice to her Whenever you can And as you cross the street always hold her hand You'll find out Tenderness goes a long, long way So, smile at her When she does something wrong Be there to pick her up and make her strong You'll find out Tenderness goes a long, long way Mmm, if you'll be kind Sometimes she'll be blind To the wrong things you might do If you treat her good, oh, the way that you should She'll see the goodness in you So, be sweet to her And gentle too And you'll find out what Tenderness can do You'll find out, you'll find out, you'll find out Tenderness goes a long, long way Be (be sweet to her) And (and gentle too) You'll find out What, oh, what that tenderness can do You'll find out, you'll find out, you'll find out Tenderness goes a long, long way

Summertime And the living is easy Fish are jumping And cotton is high Your daddy's rich And your ma' is good-looking So hush, little baby Don't you cry One of these mornings You're gonna rise up singing Then you'll spread your wings And take to the sky But until that morning There is nothing can harm you No, no, no, no With your daddy and mommy Standing by

Lovable, my girl She's lovable She's lovable, my girl She's so lovable Candy's sweet and honey, too There's not another quite, quite as sweet as you I know, I know, I know, I know I've always loved you You're so lovable Whoa, I know, I know she's Yes she is, I know, I know, I know I know she's lovable, oh, yes, she is I know she's lovable, my, my, my My girl is lovable, yes, she is Whoa, love and fascination is her middle name To my heart, a sensational feel she reigns Whoa, whoa, I know, I know she's lovable Whoa, I know, I know she's a, yes, she is I know, I know, I know, I know I know she's lovable, oh, yes, she is I know she's lovable, lovable, lovable, lovable And I know she's lovable, whoa, yes, she is Whoa, she's just an angel, a sweet little angel to me When I'm without her I know, I know, I know I'm in misery Whoa, I love my girl, she's so lovable, whoa