[Cornet-led Instrumental: Louis Armstrong]

[Chorus: Eva Taylor]
Papa de da da, he’s a lady's man
Papa de da da, sweetest in the land
Papa de da da, watch him clap his hands
He can play piano grand
Papa de da da, he’s a lady's man
Papa de da da, always plays the blues
Neat and keen, that's what I mean
Got all the gals in New Orleans
Papa de, da, da da da
He's the hottest man in town

[Cornet-led ensemble, with cornet break: Louis Armstrong]

[Bridge: Eve Taylor]
He's nice and soft, never scoffs
Red hot mamas, he cools them off

[Cornet-led ensemble: Louis Armstrong]