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Hit the Road Jack

Artist: Buster Poindexter

Album: The Bachelor

Song Length: 3:10

George's Thoughts: Delightful Jive tune, and a great adaptation of the Ray Charles classic. The original Buster Poindexter version is too slow for competition, but perfect for practice or lessons. Lots of fun. Featured in the motion picture "The Bachelor." The strict-tempo version by Casa Musica has a tempo of 41bpm, making it suitable for competition use.

Song Lyrics:

Hit the Road Jack and don't you come back
No more no more no more no more,
Hit the Road Jack and don't you come back
No more
What'd you say

Old woman old woman, oh you treat me so mean,
You're the meanest old woman that I ever have seen,
Well I guess if you say so
I'll have to pack my things and go (that's right)

Now Baby, listen Baby, don't you treat me this-a way
'Cause I'll be back on my feet some day,
Don't care if you do, cause it's understood,
You got no money, and you just ain't no good
Well I guess if you say so
I'll have to pack my things and go (that's right)

Well ...
Uh, what you say?
I didn't understand you.
You can't mean that ...
Aw now Baby, Please.
What you trying to do to me!?