Sharp as a Tack lyrics
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Eddie Rochester Anderson sings this tune from "Star Spangled Rhythm" as he dances with Katherine Dunham. He sings everything except those verses in quotes.
Woodrow, we will pause here.
Yes, Sir.
Chorus:
"Hey Look, that Aurora Borealis
The boy must live in Buckingham Palace
All resplindent in scarlett and gold
That cat is a solid joy to behold"
Company zoot
I'm out Sunday strollin'
Company hoot
Dig this suit with a belt to boot
What do they say, when they see me comin their way
Jackson, you're sharp as a tack, with a belt in the back
Boy, draped to the briggs, muggin lightly, killin the chicks
Jackson, I'm as sweet as a bee, with a pleat in the seam
Payiin no mind to the conversation, with my nose in the air
Nevertheless, I swear they holler, you ain't only classy, you are fat and you're sassy
What do they shout, when they see me cuttin on out
Jackson, hurry on back cause papa you're sharp as a tack.
With a belt in the back.
Katherin Dunham:
"You ain't only classy, you are Haile Selassie"
With a belt in the back.
Take Me!
What'll they yell, when they see me waving farewell.
Jackson, hurry on back that uniform's sharp as a tack.
With a belt in the back.
With a belt in the back.