In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
Joyful Gathering Under the Moonlight
Lyrics
Sue wants a barbecue,
Sue expresses a desire for a barbecue.
Sam wants to boil a ham,
Sam wants to prepare a boiled ham.
Grace votes for Bouillabaisse stew.
Grace favors Bouillabaisse stew.
Jake wants a weeny bake,
Jake desires a weeny bake, possibly referring to hot dogs.
Steak and a layer cake,
Steak and a layer cake are requested by someone.
He'll get a tummy ache too.
Indicates that consuming the mentioned foods may lead to a stomachache.
We'll rent a tent or tepee.
Suggests plans to rent a tent or tepee for an event.
Let the town crier cry.
Suggests making the celebration public with the town crier announcing it.
And if it's RSVP
Refers to responding to an RSVP, indicating attendance.
This is what I'll reply
Implies a positive response to the invitation.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Introduces the setting, "In the cool, cool, cool of the evening."
Tell 'em I'll be there
Commits to being present at the event during the evening.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Reiterates the commitment to attend during the cool evening.
Better save a chair
Advises to reserve a chair for the speaker at the party.
When the party's gettin' a glow on
Describes a lively atmosphere at the party with singing.
And singin' fills the air
Highlights the joyous ambiance when the party is in full swing.
In the shank of the night
Refers to the late part of the night when things are going well.
When the doin's are right
Suggests being present when the activities are enjoyable.
You can tell 'em I'll be there
Reiterates the commitment to attend the event.
"Whee" said the bumblebee,"
Quotes the bumblebee expressing excitement about a jubilee.
"Let's have a jubilee"
Continues the jubilant atmosphere suggestion.
"When?" said the prairie hen, "Soon?"
The prairie hen inquires about the timing of the jubilee.
"Shore" said the dinosaur.
The dinosaur agrees to the jubilee, asking about its location.
"Where?" said the grizzly bear,
The grizzly bear asks where the jubilee will take place.
"Under the light of the moon?"
Specifies the jubilee under the light of the moon.
"How 'bout ya, brother jackass?"
The brother jackass is invited to join the celebration.
Ev'ryone gaily cried,
Everyone enthusiastically agrees to the invitation.
"You comin' to the fracas?"
Asks the brother jackass if he will participate in the festivities.
Over his specs he sighed
The brother jackass expresses resignation or agreement.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Reiterates the commitment to be present in the cool of the evening.
Tell 'em I'll be there
Confirms the attendance during the cool evening and invites others.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Playfully mentions using hair slickum for the occasion.
Slickum on my hair.
Emphasizes the vibrant and musical atmosphere at the party.
When the party's gettin' a glow on
Describes the lively and musical environment at the party.
And singin' fills the air
If not in trouble (clink) and there's something to drink, the speaker will be there.
If I ain't in the clink,
Ensures attendance if there's a beverage available.
And there's sumpin' to drink,
Concludes by reiterating the commitment to be present at the event.
You can tell 'em I'll be there
Reiterates the commitment to attend, emphasizing availability for a drink.
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