Took my girl to dance last night
And everything was mellow
I looked around, she was sitting down
In the arms of another fellow
Then I said, “What is this? Who is he?
I thought you came with me?”
I spent my money to take you out
And there you go, running all about
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That kid done flipped her lid”

I thought we’d dance, now and then
But I ain’t seeing ya since when can’t mend
Ever since we walked in the door
You act like you ain’t been out before
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That dame is really insane”

You know you act like you ain’t had no home training
No wonder your teachers are always complaining
Boy, oh, boy, you really makes me mad
I really feel sorry for your mom and dad
So get your coat…be quick about it
Before I drag you away from here without it
Every time I take you out someplace
The way you act is a real disgrace
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That child is really wild!”
Hey hey hey, ow, you are, baby
Tell me what do I do when people look at you
My, my, my, my, my, my darling, you
Act like you ain’t had no home training
No wonder your teachers are always complaining
Oh boy, oh boy, you really makes me mad
I really feel sorry for your mom and dad
So get your coat…be quick about it
Before I drag you away from here without it
Every time I take you out someplace
The way you act is a real disgrace
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That kid done flipped her lid!”