Beware Songtext
von Louis Jordan

Now fellas, just you fellas
Listen to me, got something to tell you
I want you to listen to every word
And govern yourself accordingly
Now pay attention


You see these girls with these fine diamonds
And fox furs and fine clothes?
Well, Jack, they′re looking for a husband
And you're listening to a man that knows
(They done hooked you) They ain′t fooling
And if you fool around with 'em
You're gon′ get yourself a schooling
If she saves your dough and won′t go to a show
(Beware, brother, beware) Beware, beware
And if she's easy to kiss and never resists
Be careful, be careful
(Beware, brother, beware)
And if you go for a walk
And she just listens while you talk
(Look out) She′s trying to hook you
And if nobody's looking
And she asks you to taste her cooking
(Don′t do it) Don't do it, don′t do it
And if you go to a show
And she wants to sit in the back row
Bring her down front, bring her right down front
And if you go for a snack
And she wants a boot in the back
Watch out, she's trying to hook you
And listen

If she's used to caviar and fine silk
And when she goes out with you
She wants a hot dog and a malted milk
She′s been used to going to Carnegie Hall
And when you take her out nightclubbing
She wants to hear "One Meatball" (That′s all)
If she grabs your hand and says
"Darling, you're such a nice man"
(Beware, beware) Beware, I′m telling you
Now, listen to me
You think he's listening to me?
(Yeah, he′s listening) You better listen to me
I'm telling you what′s being put down
You better pick up on it
Now listen to this


If a sister calls you brother
You better get further, I'm telling you
(You better hit her) You better hit her
And if she's kind of wild
And she says, "Darling, please give me a trial"
Don′t do it, don′t be weak, don't give it to her
If she looks up in your face
And just melts into place
(Let her) Let her melt, forget it
You think he′s paying attention to me?
Should I ask him about the
(Tell him everything) Should I, but should I tell him about
(Everything) Tell him everything, okay, I'll tell him
Listen

If she calls you on the phone
And she says, "Darling, are you all alone?"
Tell her, "No, you got three girls with you"
Don′t pay no attention to women
Stand up for your rights
Be a man, that's right
Should I tell him about everything?
Well, listen, this is very important
If you turn out the light and she don′t fight
That's all, that's all, that′s the end
It′s too late then, she got you hooked
You just as well stick with her
Put down that racing form and pay attention to me
Now listen

If you get home about two
And you don't know what to do
And you pull back the curtain
And the whole family′s looking at you
Get your business straight
And set the date
And don't be late, gate
So brother, beware, beware
Beware, brother, you better beware
Beware