Mr. Bojangles
by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band · harmonica tab for C diatonic harmonica
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I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you
In worn out shoes
With silver hair a ragged shirt and baggy pants
The old soft shoe
He jumped so high, he jumped so high
Then he'd lightly touch down
Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles
I met him in a cell in New Orleans I was
Down and out.
He looked to me to be the eyes of age
As he spoke right out
He talked of life he talked of life
He laugh-slapped his leg a step
He said the name, Bojangles and he danced a lick
Across the cell
He grabbed his pants a better stance, he jumped up high
He clicked his heels
He let go a laugh, he let go a laugh
Shook back his clothes all around.
Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles