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Smokey Joe’s Cafe Lyrics by The McCoys

Hang On Sloopy: The Best of the McCoys

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[Verse 1]
One day while I was eatin' beans at Smokey Joe's Cafe
Just sittin' diggin' all the scenes at Smokey Joe's Cafe
A chick came walkin' through the door
That I had never seen before
At least I'd never seen her down at Smokey Joe's Cafe
I started shakin' when she sat right down next to me
[Chorus]
(Ah, ah) Smokey Joe's Cafe
Ah, ah, Smokey Joe's Cafe
[Verse 2]
Her knees were almost touchin' mine at Smokey Joe's Cafe
A chill was runnin' down my spine, Smokey Joe's cafe
Oh, I could smell her sweet perfume
She smiled at me, my heart went boom
And everybody in the room at Smokey Joe's Cafe
Said, "Man, be careful, that chick belongs to Smokey Joe"
[Chorus]
(Ah, ah) Smokey Joe's Cafe, ow
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge]
From behind the counter I saw a man
A chef's hat on his head and a knife in his hand
He grabbed me by the collar and began to shout
"You better eat up all your beans, and, boy, clear right on out"
[Verse 3]
I know I'll never eat again at Smokey Joe's Cafe
And so we'll never meet again, Smokey Joe's Cafe
I'd rather eat my chili beans at Jim's or Jack's or John's or Gene's
Than take my chances eatin' down at Smokey Joe's Cafe
Why risk my life when that Smokey Joe's a crazy fool?
[Outro]
(Ah, ah, Smokey Joe's Cafe) Smokey Joe
(Ah, ah, Smokey Joe's Cafe) Smokey Joe
(Ah, ah, Smokey Joe's Cafe) Well, Smokey Joe
(Ah, ah, Smokey Joe's Cafe)
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The McCoys

The McCoys

About “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” by The McCoys

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