MANGOS
(Dale Libby / Sid Wayne)

Rosemary Clooney - 1957
Sonny Rollins (Instr.) - 1957
Evans Bradshaw (Instr.) - 1959
Kai Winding (Instr.) - 1960
Alan Barnes (Instr.) - 2002


Mangos, papayas, chestnuts from the fire
In my house of straw, I have so much more
Pie from the pidgeon, I fix in the kitchen
Each bite is just right for your appetite

Now if you like the way I cook
And if you like the way I look
Then step inside my shady nook
And you'll find mangos and papayas
Anything your heart desires

Mangos, papayas, chestnuts from the fire
The food is so good you will wanna stay

Eat up and drink up
And maybe you'll
Think of the day
When we say, preacher man, okay
(Okay)

-Instrumental Break-

Now if you like the way I cook
And if you like the way I look
Then step inside my shady nook
And you'll find mangos and papayas
Anything your heart desires

Mangos, papayas, chestnuts from the fire
The food is so good you will wanna stay

Eat up and drink up
And maybe you'll
Think of the day
When we say, preacher man, okay
(Okay)

(Okay)
It's alright
It's alright


(Contributed/Transcribed by Carlene Bogle - June 2005)