The Darktown Strutters' Ball

I've got some good news, honey

An invitation to the strutters' ball

It's a very swell affair

All the highbrows will be there

You wear your high silk hat and a frock tail coat

I'll wear my Paris gown and my new silk shawl

Ain't no doubt about it, babe

We'll be the best dressed in the hall

I'll be down to get you in the taxi, honey

Better be ready 'bout half past eight

Oh, darlin', don't be late

I wanna be there when the band starts playin'

Remember when we get there, honey

Two steps, I'm gonna have them all

I'm gonna dance out both of my shoes

When they play the Jelly Roll Blues

Tomorrow night at the darktown strutters' ball

Oh, I'll be down to get you in the taxi, honey

Better be ready 'bout half past eight

I mean, sugar, don't be late

I wanna be there when the band starts playin'

Remember when we get there, baby

Two steps, I wanna have them all

I'm gonna dance out both of his shoes

When they play the Jelly Roll Blues

Tomorrow night at the darktown strutters' ball