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Greenbacks Lyrics

The song Greenbacks is performed by Ray Charles in the album named Absolutely Essential in the year 2010 .

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As I was walking down the street last night
A pretty little girl came into sight
I bowed and smiled and asked her name
She said, "Hold it bud, I don't play that game"
I reached in my pocket, and to her big surprise
There was Lincoln staring her dead in the eyes.
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
She looked at me with that familiar desire
Her eyes lit up like they were on fire
She said, "My name's Flo, and you're on the right track,
But look here, daddy, I wear furs on my back,
So if you want to have fun in this man's land,
Let Lincoln and Jackson start shaking hands."
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
I didn't know what I was getting into
But I popped Lincoln and Jackson, too
I didn't mind seeing them fade out of sight,
I just knew I'd have some fun last night
Whenever you in town and looking for a thrill
If Lincoln can't get it, Jackson sure will
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll

We went to a nightspot where the lights were low
Dined and danced, and I was ready to go
I got out of my seat, and when Flo arose,
She said, "Hold on daddy, while I powder my nose"
I sat back down with a smiling face,
While she went down to the powder place
With my greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
The music stopped and the lights came on,
I looked around and saw I was all alone
I didn't know how long Flo had been gone
But a nose powder sure didn't take that long
I left the place with tears in my eyes
As I waved Lincoln and Jackson a last goodbye
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll



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Ray Charles - Absolutely Essential

  1. Confession Blues
  2. Sitting on Top of the World
  3. Leave My Woman Alone
  4. Drown in My Own Tears
  5. All to Myself
  6. How Long Blues
  7. What I'd Say, Pts. 1 & 2
  8. She's on the Ball
  9. You'll Never Miss the Water (Until the Well Runs Dry)
  10. Alone in the City
  11. Come Back Baby
  12. I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now?
  13. I Got a Break, Baby
  14. Sinner's Prayer
  15. I've Had My Fun
  16. Snow Is Falling
  17. Funny (But I Still Love You)
  18. Blues Before Sunrise
  19. Losing Hand
  20. A Fool for You
  21. Hallelujah I Love Her So
  22. Mess Around
  23. Mary Ann
  24. I Got a Woman
  25. It Should Have Been Me
  26. Night Time Is the Right Time
  27. Lonely Avenue
  28. Honey, Honey
  29. That's Enough
  30. I'm Movin' On
  31. What Would I Do Without You?
  32. Don't You Know?
  33. This Little Girl of Mine
  34. Blackjack
  35. Swanee River Rock
  36. Greenbacks
  37. Rockhouse, Pts. 1 & 2
  38. Feelin' Sad
  39. Ain't That Love?
  40. Don't You Know?
  41. Ain't That Fine
  42. Here I Am
  43. The Ego Song
  44. See See Rider
  45. I'll Do Anything But Work
  46. Misery in My Heart
  47. Jumpin' in the Mornin'
  48. Rockin' Chair Blues
  49. Kissa Me Baby
  50. Hey Now
  51. The Sun's Gonna Shine Again
  52. Roll with Me Baby
  53. The Midnight Hour
  54. I Want to Know
  55. Sweet Sixteen Bars
  56. Doodlin', Pts. 1 & 2
  57. Can Anyone Ask for More?
  58. It's All Right
  59. Get on the Right Track, Baby
  60. What Have I Done?