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King Porter Stomp lyrics by Jelly Roll Morton, Merrill Moore

Verse 1
If you want to get your jollies, grab your coat and follow
It’s better than a show at Dollie’s — oh brother, just wait and see!
‘Cause way down south in old Louisiana, there’s a fine marching band
And when they all begin to rock and roll ‘round the block
They play more jive than any band in the land

Verse 2
And every time that they parade down Basin Street, travel always stops
When they start to shake it up, they really go and break it up —
To stop it right, better call the cops!
They fall in behind ‘em with a syncopated beat
Oh what a show — look at ‘em go!

Chorus
When they play King Porter Stomp, man, how that great band could romp!
Greatest music you could hear, it’s like having Mardi Gras all year
Everybody’s going wild, laughing like a happy child —
What a swinging marching spree, it’s really something to see!

Bridge
Dig the beat, grab a seat, it’s a treat!
You will meet the elite in the street
Beat your feet in the heat, start jumping —
You’ll be having a ball!

Chorus
When they play King Porter Stomp, man, how that great band could romp!
Greatest music you could hear, it’s like having Mardi Gras all year
Everybody’s going wild, laughing like a happy child —
What a swinging marching spree, it’s really something to see!

Bridge
Dig the beat, grab a seat, it’s a treat!
You will meet the elite in the street
Beat your feet in the heat, start jumping —
You’ll be having a ball!
Oh you’ll be having a ball!