[Verse 1]
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin' and a-hidin'
Been told a long time ago
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin' and a-hidin'
Been told a long time ago
I been told, baby, you been bold
I won't be your fool no more

[Verse 2]
Oh, big conniver, nothing but a jiver
I done got hip to your jive
Oh, big conniver, nothing but a jiver
I done got hip to your jive
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin' and a-hidin'
Won't be your fool no more, ow

[Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 3]
Oh Melinda, she's a solid sender
You know, you better surrender
Oh Melinda, she's a solid sender
You know, you better surrender
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin' and a-hidin'
Won't be your fool no more
[Verse 1]
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin' and a-hidin'
Been told a long time ago
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin' and a-hidin'
Been told a long time ago
I been told, baby, you been bold
I won't be your fool no more, ow