Black Betty
Black Betty's Wild Rhythm: Unveiling the Soulful Tale
Lyrics
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Expression of excitement or emphasis on the character "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Reiteration of the excitement or emphasis on "Black Betty."
Black Betty had a child, bam-a-lam
Introduction of a child of "Black Betty," continuing the rhythmic pattern.
The damn thing gone wild, bam-a-lam
Description of the child going wild, possibly suggesting rebellious or unpredictable behavior.
She said I'm worrin' outta my mind, bam-a-lam
Black Betty expressing concern about her mental state.
The damn thing gone blind, bam-a-lam
Further description of the child's condition, now blind, contributing to the chaotic narrative.
I said oh Black Betty, bam-a-lam
The speaker addressing and expressing concern for "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Repetition of the excitement or emphasis on "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Reiteration of the excitement or emphasis on "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Further repetition for emphasis, highlighting the importance of "Black Betty."
She really gets me high, bam-a-lam
The speaker expressing that "Black Betty" has a stimulating effect on them.
You know that's no lie, bam-a-lam
A statement affirming the previous line, emphasizing the positive impact of "Black Betty."
She's so rock steady, bam-a-lam
Description of "Black Betty" as being solid and reliable.
And she's always ready, bam-a-lam
Emphasis on the constant readiness of "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Repetition of the excitement or emphasis on "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Reiteration of the excitement or emphasis on "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Further repetition for emphasis, maintaining the focus on "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Continued emphasis on the importance of "Black Betty."
She's from Birmingham, bam-a-lam
Identification of "Black Betty" as being from Birmingham.
Way down in Alabam, ' bam-a-lam
Clarification of "Black Betty's" geographical connection to Alabama.
Well' she's shakin' that thing, bam-a-lam
Description of "Black Betty" dancing or moving in a way that attracts attention.
Boy she makes me sing, bam-a-lam
The speaker expressing the joy or satisfaction derived from "Black Betty's" actions.
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-a-lam
Repetition of the excitement or emphasis on "Black Betty."
Whoa, Black Betty
Continuation of the excitement or emphasis on "Black Betty," ending abruptly.
BAM-A-LAM
Concluding exclamation, maintaining the rhythmic pattern and emphasizing the character "Black Betty."
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