Excuse me, mister powers
What do we plan to do today?
Yes excuse me, mister powers
What do we plan to do today?

We're going to 43rd street sonny
To hear them blues boys play

Well, it's midnight mister powers
Where are we gonna boogaloo?
Yes, it's after midnight mister powers
Where are we gonna boogaloo?

We're going to kingston mines boy
To boogaloo with sugarblue

Why, gentle mister powers
What will the morning bring?
Oh, gracious mister powers
What will the morning bring?

Well we're going down to church child
To hear them gospel women sing

Well, tell me mister powers
What is the meaning of all this?
Please tell me mister powers
What is the meaning of all this?

It means ain't god a good god
And all the glory is his

Thank you mister powers
You sure put the power in me!
Oh, thank you mister powers
You sure put the power in me!

Well, think nothin' of it buddy,
The best things in life are still free...