Merle's Boogie Woogie

by Tennessee Ernie Ford

Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), better known as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Today, he is best remembered for his hit recording of "Sixteen Tons".




Bout twelve o'clock , gonna close the door
Can't nobody come, or nobody go

Got a boogie woogie feeling
Had it all night long
When I get that feeling
My momma won't let me come home

Well I got a little girl, with great big legs
Walks like she's walking on soft boiled eggs

Got a boogie woogie feeling
Had it all night long
When I get that feeling
My momma won't let me come home

There's two kind of people I just can't stand
A lying woman, and a sneaking man

Got a boogie woogie feeling
Had it all night long
When I get that feeling
My momma won't let me come home

Now what did the rat say to the mouse
I wanna see you down at my house

Got a boogie woogie feeling
Had it all night long
When I get that feeling
My momma won't let me come home

Six times six is thirty six
Ain't a gonna hit but six more licks

Got a boogie woogie feeling
Had it all night long
When I get that feeling
My momma can't keep me home

Got a boogie woogie feeling
And momma can't keep me home

Written by: MERLE TRAVIS

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