Patty's arrangement of the fabulous piece by the 1940s Golden Gate Gospel Quartet.
lyrics
Yes, yes, a-good children, (it's gettin') time to hit the road (2x)
Oh King Solomon once in his wisdom said
'There's nothin' quite like a good feather bed."
This may not be just the written word
so don't quote me, because I only heard
And then, I may have misunderstood
but if he didn't say that, he certainly should
Because in this world with it's killing pace
Man needs a good resting place
Early to bed and early to rise
makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise
Yes, yes, a-good children (it's gettin') time to hit the road.
Oh with everything electric and mechanized
if you do get nervous I ain't surprised
So, listen little children, you can't cure ills
with capsules, tablets and vitamin pills
And the only thing to rest your head
is a good night's sleep in a quilted bed
So just resolve to be good and firm
The early bird's a-gonna catch-a the worm
Yes, yes, a-good children (it's gettin') time to hit the road.
Now, dig that moon shinin' 'way up there
His chops are all beat and he ain't nowhere
He's dyin' to get some shut-eye, too
But he's got to stay up and light the way for you
So be good, children, and treat him right
He'll shine like a lantern on tomorrow night
Well it's half-past two and it ain't no crime
We hope you had an enjoyable time
We truly thank you for your friendly call
But we're forced by law to say 'goodnight all!'
Yes, yes, a-good children (it's gettin') time to hit the road.
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