A LITTLE JIVE IS GOOD FOR YOU
(Ralph Yaw / Mel Waters)


Martha Tilton (with Ben Pollack & His Orch.) - 1941


It makes no difference what your ailment is
It may be gout, it may be rheumatis
I know the very, very best cure
It beats a-dyin' or a rest cure

When your feet are draggin'
And your knees are saggin'
And you don't know what to do
A little jive is good for you

When your blues are chronic
And you need a tonic
Mace your shoes and follow through
A little jive is good for you

Dig lightly, politely, hold tightly
In a minute you'll be in the mood

Feel yourself relaxin'
That's the right reaction
Try it out, no matter who
A little jive is good for you

(Instrumental Break)

Better start to take it slow
Till you start to feel a glow
Get a grip and don't let go
In a minute you'll be in the mood

Feel yourself relaxin'
That's the right reaction
Try it out, no matter who
A little jive is good for you



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - January 2016)