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Funky Way Lyrics by Rufus Thomas

Do the Funky Chicken

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[Verse 1]
Say you knock me down (Ooh)
Girl, you kick me around (Ooh)
You say I'm the biggest fool (Ooh)
In this here town (Ooh)
Say I’m doing my best now (Ooh)
Tryna treat ya right (Ooh)
And then, you go out, girl (Ooh)
Stay out all night!

[Chorus]
Ain't that a funky way to treat somebody?
(A funky way to treat me...)
Ain't that a funky way to treat me?
(A funky way to treat me...)
Ain’t that a funky way to treat me
Good lovin', sweet lovin', man like me
(Yes, it is, yes, it is, yes, it is.. funky way to treat me...)

[Verse 2]
(Ooh)
Say I fix your meals (Ooh)
And I clean your clothes (Ooh)
And when you take a notion, girl (Ooh)
You throw me out doors (Out in the cold)
I work hard
Bring you all of my pay (Ooh)
And then you don't see me no more (Ooh)
Til next payday

[Chorus]
Ain't that a funky way to treat somebody?
(A funky way to treat me...)
Ain't that a funky way to treat me?
(A funky way to treat me...)
Ain't that a funky way to treat me
Good lovin', sweet lovin’, man like me
(Yes, it is, yes, it is, yes, it is)
Alright (A funky way to treat me...)
Uh huh...

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
(Ooh)
It’s a cryin' shame (Ooh)
The way she dog me around (Ooh)
And, I ain’t got the nerve, girl (Ooh)
To put you down (Ooh)
When I got home (Ooh)
I knocked upon my door (Ooh)
And then, you tried to tell me (Aah, aah)
I don't leave here no more

[Chorus]
Ain't that a funky way to treat somebody?
(A funky way to treat me...)
Ain't that a funky way to treat me?
(A funky way to treat me...)
Ain’t that a funky way to treat me
Good lovin', sweet lovin', man like me
(Yes, it is, yes, it is, yes, it is)
Alright (Yes, it is, yes, it is)
Ain't that a funky way you treat me!
(Funky way to treat me...)
I know it's the dirty, dirty way you treat somebody!
(Dirty way you treat me...)
Ain't that a funky way you treat me!
(The funky way you treat me...)
Credits
Rufus Thomas

Rufus Thomas

About “Funky Way” by Rufus Thomas

Read the complete lyrics to "Funky Way" by Rufus Thomas from the album "Do the Funky Chicken". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B, Soul.

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"Funky Way" is credited to Rufus Thomas. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Funky Way" appears on "Do the Funky Chicken".

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