Eric Burdon - Can't k** The Boogieman lyrics

Crazy lazy days back in The UK Art school we wore a gang sweatshirt Guess what it said My political stance was to get people to dance And still stand by it today John Lee Hooker for president When I was 25 and so full of life John Lee took me by the hand In a GTO we did go into the fiery heart of a ghetto land Living in a land where a man is no man Until he's been to hell and back One thing you've got to understand You can't k** the boogieman They're placing bets on John but don't listen I tell everybody as long as you're around The blues will always be living Can't k** the boogieman Can't k** the boogieman Can't k** the boogieman No Lord his ever shaking hand a buzz around the room The power of a serpent in his finger Relax release and let your mind drift away You've got to be saved Boogie the night away Can't k** the boogieman (x3) You know what they're talking about John Your birthday I get to play I tell everybody as long as you're around The blues will be living that's what's coming down Can't k** the boogieman (x4) So I got down the road and that's my tale Nobody knows me but they all know John Healing hand one thing you've got to understand Can't k** the boogieman Boogie boogie all night long All night blues and this is what the boogie can do for you Can't k** the boogieman