"Greenbacks" lyrics - RAY CHARLES
As I was walking down the street last night
A pretty little girl came into sight
I bowed and smiled and asked her name
She said, "Hold it bud, I don't play that game"
I reached in my pocket, and to her big surprise
There was Lincoln staring her dead in the eyes.
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
She looked at me with that familiar desire
Her eyes lit up like they were on fire
She said, "My name's Flo, and you're on the right track,
But look here, daddy, I wear furs on my back,
So if you want to have fun in this man's land,
Let Lincoln and Jackson start shaking hands."
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
I didn't know what I was getting into
But I popped Lincoln and Jackson, too
I didn't mind seeing them fade out of sight,
I just knew I'd have some fun last night
Whenever you in town and looking for a thrill
If Lincoln can't get it, Jackson sure will
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
We went to a nightspot where the lights were low
Dined and danced, and I was ready to go
I got out of my seat, and when Flo arose,
She said, "Hold on daddy, while I powder my nose"
I sat back down with a smiling face,
While she went down to the powder place
With my greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
The music stopped and the lights came on,
I looked around and saw I was all alone
I didn't know how long Flo had been gone
But a nose powder sure didn't take that long
I left the place with tears in my eyes
As I waved Lincoln and Jackson a last goodbye
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
Ultimate Hits Collection (1999)
- Mess Around
- I Got A Woman
- A Fool For You
- Greenbacks
- Drown In My Own Tears
- Hallelujah, I Love Her So
- Lonely Avenue
- Ain't That Love
- (Night Time Is) The Right Time
- What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2)
- Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'
- Them That Got
- Sticks And Stones
- Georgia On My Mind
- Ruby
- One Mint Julep
- I've Got News For You
- Hit The Road Jack
- Unchain My Heart
- But On The Other Hand Baby
- Hide 'Nor Hair
- At The Club
- I Can't Stop Loving You
- You Don't Know Me
- You Are My Sunshine
- Don't Set Me Free
- Take These Chains From My Heart
- No One To Cry To
- Busted
- Crying Time
- Together Again
- Let's Go Get Stoned
- Yesterday
- America The Beautiful
- Seven Spanish Angels
- I'll Be Good To You