[Verse 1]
Papa papa, something's going on wrong
Papa papa, something’s going on wrong
If I catch you stealing, regret the day you's born

[Verse 2]
When daddy gets his razor, babies in the cradle moan
When daddy gets his razor, babies in the cradle moan
Because they lost their mama, he's got them all alone

[Verse 3]
Nobody knows what the sheik will do
Nobody knows what the sheik will do
They’ll spend all their money, leave you sad and blue

[Cornet solo: Louis Armstrong]

[Verse 4]
I'm going to quit my kid‑man, I like my used‑to‑be
I'm going to quit my kid‑man, I like my used‑to‑be
My kid‑man don't want nobody to talk to me