When I Get My Bonus

Performed by Peetie Wheatstraw
Recorded February 18, 1936

When I was broke, didn't have a dime,
You hinkty* women, wouldn't pay me no mind

[chorus]
But when I get my bonus, things will be coming my way
Then I will be up on my feet again,
I'm gonna drink my whiskey, and goin' to drink my gin
You told everybody, I didn't do nothing but lie,
I wouldn't give you women, even time to die

[spoken]
Play it a long time, boy!
Can't play it long time, play it two times!
You hinkty women, get yourself a glass
You can have a little drink, of your yas-yas-yas
I am telling you women, about my army pay
You think you can get my money, that is going to be your D.B.A.

*snobbish

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