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ROCKIN’ PNEUMONIA AND THE BOOGIE-WOOGIE FLU
written by J. Vincent/H. Smith
performed by Johnny Rivers
tab transcribed by Collins Crapo
(twice):
C / / / 2 / / / 3 / / / 4 / / /
G / / / 2 / / / C / / / 2 / G7 /
C
I wanna jump but I’m afraid I’ll fall
I wanna holler but the joint’s too small
G
Young man rhythm’s got a hold of me too
C G7
I got the rockin’ pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu
Verse 2:
Call some other’s baby that ain’t all
I wanna kiss her but she’s way too tall
Young man rhythm’s got a hold of me too
I got the rockin’ pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu
Verse 3:
I wanna squeeze her but I’m way too low
I would be runnin’ but my feets too slow
Young man rhythm’s got a hold of me too
I got the rockin’ pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu
(repeat opening instrumental)
(repeat verse 3)
Verse 4:
Baby comin’ now I’m hurryin’ home
I know she’s leavin’ cause I’m takin’ too long
Young man rhythm’s got a hold of me too
I got the rockin’ pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu
(repeat opening instrumental and fade)
