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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Jazz is makin' do with 'taters and grits
Standin' up each time you get hit
Jazz ain't nothin' but soul
[Verse 2]
Jazz is livin' high off nickels and dimes
Telling folks 'bout what's on your mind
Jazz ain't nothin' but soul
[Chorus]
Trumpets, cussin, saxophone
Rhythm, making' love
People wearin' fancy clothes
It's the voice of my people
[Verse 3]
For me, jazz is all the truth to be found
Never mind who's puttin' it down
[Bridge]
Jazz ain't nothin' but soul
Jazz ain't nothin' but soul
Jazz ain't nothin' but soul
[Chorus]
Trumpets, cussin', saxophones
Rhythm, making' love
People wearin' fancy clothes
It's the voice of my people
[Outro]
For me, jazz is all the truth to be found
Never mind who's puttin' it down
Jazz ain't nothin' but soul
Written by: Norman Mapp

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