there was a day
there was a time
when i used to play
there was a time when i used to play
but take me now
baby
don't worry about later
teach the dance i used to do
they call it the mashed potato
there was a day
now dig this
there was a day
they call it the jerk
everybody relax and watch me work
in my hometown where i used to stay
the name of the place is augusta
ga
down there we have a good time
we don't talk
we all get together in time
for rhythm with you
so come and walk
there was a day that i used to do
the name of the dance
they call it boogaloo
i may not do the dance as well as you
but baby
you can bet your bottom dollar
that you never hear me holler
i do the best that i can do
there was a time
sometimes i dance
sometimes i dance
sometimes i clown
but you can bet you haven't seen nothing yet
until you see me do the james brown