Old Man Harlem

Old Man Harlem gives me Sunday headaches
I've got Old Man Harlem in my bones
He keeps me dancin' till the day breaks
But that Old Man Harlem a-keeps me rollin' on!

He takes all your dough and leaves you skippin'
Makes you old and grey before you're limpin'
Old Man Harlem gives me Sunday headaches
But that Old Man Harlem keeps me rollin' on!

Daylight gives me the shivers
Harlem did it somehow
Always havin' the jitters
Should be used to it now!

Lennox Avenue midnight
Gets me body and soul
Seventh Avenue night life
Gets my Saturday roll!

Old Man Harlem gives me Sunday headaches, headaches
I've got Old Man Harlem in my bones, my momma, my momma done told me
He keeps me dancin' till the day breaks, day breaks
But that Old Man Harlem keeps me rollin' on

He takes all your dough and leaves you skippin', skippin'
Makes you old and grey before you're limpin', limpin' a-limpin'
Old Man Harlem gives me headaches,
But that big boy keeps me rollin' on!