Beware - Original Mono - Louis Jordan

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