Randy Newman - Back On My Feet Again Lyrics
Doctor, let me tell you something about myselfIm a college man and Im very wealthyIve got no time to trifle with trash like youCause I must be bout my businessMy brothers a machinist in a textile millAnd he makes more money than you ever willHe just got married to a polish girlWith a space between her teethMy sisters a dancer up in baltimoreAt a small cafe on mainBut she ran off with a negro from the eastern shoreDr., she didnt even know his nameChorusGet me back on my feet againBack on my feet againOpen the door and set me freeGet me back on my feet againHe took her down to mobile in a railroad trainHe said, driver, take me to the hotel paree.He went into the washroomWashed his face and handsDr., when he come out he was white as you and meHe said, girl, Im not a negro Im a millionaireAs you can plainly seeSo many women love my moneyBut you have proved that you love only me.Im going to teach you to play polo and how to water skiAnd you wont have to dance no moreAnd I no longer must pretend to beA negro from the eastern shore.Doctor, doctor, what you sayHow bout letting me out today?Aint no reason for me to stayEverybodys so far awayChorus
