Big Butter and Egg Man

[May Alix]

I want a butter and egg man

A way out in the west,

'Cause I'm getting tired of working all day

I want somebody who wants me to play,

Pretty clothes have never been mine,

But if my dream comes true, something's gonna change,

'Cause I want a butter and egg man

Won't some big butter and egg man want me!

[Louis Armstrong]

Hear, hear!

Now, mama, I'm your big butter and egg man!

But I'm different, honey,

But I'm from way down in the south,

Now listen, pretty baby,

I'll buy you all the pretty things that you think you need

As long as I can keep this cornet up to my mouth,

Oh I'll play you a little minor in C

And if you say it's necessary, baby, why I'll even hit High C,

Oh 'cause I'm your big butter and egg man,

Come here, baby, kiss me,

Big butter and egg man from way down south!

[trumpet solo]

[May Alix]

Pretty clothes have never been mine,

But if my dream comes true, something's gonna change!