Ray Charles - Greenbacks

"Greenbacks" is the 12th song from Ray Charles Album, this is the debut album by Ray Charles. Originally released in 1957 on Atlantic Records.

Lyrics

As I was walking down the street last night
A pretty little girl came into sight
I bowed and smiled and asked her name
She said, "Hold it bud, I don't play that game"
I reached in my pocket, and to her big surprise
There was Lincoln staring her dead in the eyes.
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
She looked at me with that familiar desire
Her eyes lit up like they were on fire
She said, "My name's Flo, and you're on the right track,
But look here, daddy, I wear furs on my back,
So if you want to have fun in this man's land,
Let Lincoln and Jackson start shaking hands."
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
I didn't know what I was getting into
But I popped Lincoln and Jackson, too
I didn't mind seeing them fade out of sight,
I just knew I'd have some fun last night
Whenever you in town and looking for a thrill
If Lincoln can't get it, Jackson sure will
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll

We went to a nightspot where the lights were low
Dined and danced, and I was ready to go
I got out of my seat, and when Flo arose,
She said, "Hold on daddy, while I powder my nose"
I sat back down with a smiling face,
While she went down to the powder place
With my greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
The music stopped and the lights came on,
I looked around and saw I was all alone
I didn't know how long Flo had been gone
But a nose powder sure didn't take that long
I left the place with tears in my eyes
As I waved Lincoln and Jackson a last goodbye
On a greenback, greenback dollar bill
Just a little piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll

[lloydwarwick]

If you like this you'll probably like "It Should Have Been Me" Another obscure song by Ray A real oldie!

[dottiemathews]

MY DAD HAD THE 78 RECORD OF THIS SONG ON ATLANTIC LABEL. I USED TO PLAY IT ON MY LITTLE PHONOGRAPH BACK IN THE DAY! (RIP DADDIE LOVE YOU)

[Weatherhamshire]

Absolute quality 👍 Modern music cannot even begin to compare.

[MrFishermanbob]

I performed this many times in a blues band I was in. Crowd always loved it.

[Dude-brvk]

This used to play on a old rock channel it wasnt the whole song tho it was just the greenback dollar bill part and was a commercial never heard the whole song until now😂

[rooseveltdavis]

I like, I like I like. Never heard this one before. The great Ray Charles at his best. Love his early recordings.

[jfziemba]

This may be the truest love song ever.

[gandalfshakur]

Sounds great. Thank you for the HD upload. <3

[dabigdikdangler]

I want to post this on my hip-hop tumblr page, but my Lil Uzi Vert/Ski Mask the Slump God loving followers prolly won't get it

[martinderry]

.... THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE IS GREEN ...