my mama told me when i was quite young
don't be a bad boy and don't run
'cause he's gonna get you
he's gonna get you
so little girl that's why i'm tellin' you
don't you dare break my heart in two
or he's gonna get you
he's gonna get you
the boogie man is gonna get you
if you're messin' around in the dark
playin' with my love and affection
that ain't smart
no that ain't smart
oh
so little girl that's why i'm tellin' you
take my love
take my money
but don't you dare break my heart in two
or he's gonna get you
he's gonna get you sing
the boogie man is gonna get you
if you're messin' around in the dark
playin' with my love and affection
that ain't smart
no that ain't smart
oh
look out
look out
here he comes
there he is
run
the boogie man will get ya
the boogie man will get ya
the boogie man is gonna get ya
the boogie man is gonna get ya
here he comes
here he comes
here he comes
here he comes
whoo
the boogie man is gonna get you
if you're messin' around in the dark
playin' with my love and affection
that ain't smart
no that ain't smart
oh
the boogie man is gonna get you
if you're messin' around in the dark
playin' with my love and affection
that ain't smart
no that ain't smart
oh