There was a day, there was a time

When I used to play

There was a time when I used to play

But take me now, baby, don't worry about later

Teach the dance I used to do

They call it the Mashed Potato

There was a day, now dig this

There was a day, they call it the Jerk

Everybody relax and watch me work

In my hometown where I used to stay

The name of the place is Augusta, GA

Down there we have a good time

We don't talk

We all get together in time, for rhythm with you

So come and walk

There was a day that I used to do

The name of the dance

They call it Boogaloo

I may not do the dance as well as you

But baby, you can bet your bottom dollar

That you never hear me holler

I do the best that I can do

There was a time, sometimes I dance

Sometimes I dance, sometimes I clown

But you can bet you haven't seen nothing yet

Until you see me do the James Brown