Good Time Tonight

by Big Bill Broonzy recording of 1938 from , Go down sun, we don't care We don't like sunshine, we drink moonshine here Ain't we, baby, ain't we gonna have a time? Now ain't we baby, we gonna have a good time tonight? We've got whiskey, wine and gin We've got hot dogs, ain't got no skin, now Ain't we, baby, ain't we gonna have a time? Now ain't we baby, we gonna have a good time tonight? We've got folks, black and brown We've got everything, will you stick around Ain't we, baby, ain't we gonna have a time? Now ain't we baby, we gonna have a good time tonight? When you get high, you want something sweet We've got something that will knock you off your feet, now Ain't we, baby, ain't we gonna have a time? Now ain't we baby, we gonna have a good time tonight? Come up to my house, wanna have some fun Bring your money gal, it is easy done Ain't we, baby, ain't we gonna have a time? Now ain't we baby, we gonna have a good time tonight? __________ Note 1: moonshine, illegally distilled corn whiskey.

 

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