NEW RUBBING ON THE DARNED OLD THING
(Sam Theard)


Oscar's Chicago Swingers (vocal: Lovin' Sam Theard) - 1936


My gal bought me washboard and a tub
I put ????? on the board, started to rub
I start rubbin', rubbin' on the darned old thing

Now, she said, "Poppa, don't you rub so rough
When you hear me holler, then that's enough"
So I start rubbin', rubbin' on the darned old thing

(Clarinet Solo)

And I start rubbin' it with care
While she sat down in a chair
I kept rubbin', rubbin' on the darned old thing

She said, "I sure likes the way you rub
You got the best washboard bin in my tub
I start rubbin', rubbin' on the darned old thing

(Trumpet Solo)

I kept rubbin', the clock struck six
Said, You got time to get your kicks"
I start rubbin',  rubbin' on the darned old thing

I said, "Mama, just keep still"
That stroke didn't get it, but this one will
I'll start rubbin', rubbin' on the darned old thing

(Piano Solo)

I got tired, started to sweat
She said, "Don't quit, you ain't started yet"
I start rubbin', rubbin' on the darned old thing

She held up her dress and started to grin
I said, "Baby, let's do it again"
Kept on rubbin', rubbin' on the darned old thing






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - May 2011)