and finally here s that new bicycle
and finally here s that new bicycle
And we got by, and we got by We, winter wishes wait till june
but we got by
Find the wine, lord knows we got by, i hurried down to say do
Strolling for miles to a movie show, they brought the yule tides in july, june to june
But we got by, lord knows we got by
Singing a song shoobedoo, this girl named jo, this girl named jo
Strolling for miles to a movie show, a train and sometimes
And stared my first man-child, this girl named jo Got, tell your mama you re with sue
and finally here s that new bicycle
And we got by, they brought the yule tides in july
But we got by, winter wishes wait till june, and mama s got la gleaming
singing a song shoobedoo
And sneaking back home with, hand-me-down books and shoes
But we got by, i hurried down to say do
June to june, singing a song shoobedoo
Hand-me-down books and shoes, that hot dog fun, never knew a new bicycle
June to june, this girl named jo
winter wishes wait till june
Singing a song shoobedoo, lord knows we got by, them neon lights were bright
And we got by, and sneaking back home with, you bring the beans and i ll
June to june, i hardly had a bellyful Jarreau, strolling for miles to a movie show
and now baby s got his bellyful
June to june, strolling for miles to a movie show
they brought the yule tides in july
And finally here s that new bicycle, and mama s got la gleaming
while birds and rich folks flew
Lord knows we got by, lord knows we got by
And finally here s that new bicycle, i rode a bus
And now baby s got his bellyful, strolling for miles to a movie show
You see we kept on walking, and mama s got la gleaming
I hardly had a bellyful, they brought the yule tides in july
Hi was sooo priveldged to see Al Jarreau at the Bottom Line on Bleeker street in 1969 or so. He was a backup act to a still very unknown George Benson. I just remember I gabbed everyone I knew, I was at CCNY, to see him 4 nights in a row. He just lite up the stage, we all knew we were in the presence of an unbelievable talent. I can't imagine how many times I have played this song, the needle has worn down the track on my LP. The world is a better place Al, thank you for a life well spent! .
I hardly had a bellyful
Never knew a new bicycle
Hand-me-down books and shoes
They brought the yule tides in July
I rode a bus, a train and sometimes
Strolling for miles to a movie show
Singing a song "Shoobedoo
"While birds and rich folks flew
Right on by
But we got by
Lord knows we got by
Winter wishes wait till June
We brightened July with
That hot dog fun
Tell your mama you're with Sue
You bring the beans and I'll
Find the wine
Them neon lights were bright
Till 2: 00
And sneaking back home with
This girl named Jo
I hurried down to say do"
And stared my first man-child
In the eye
But we got by
Lord knows we got by
And now baby's got his bellyful
And finally here's that new bicycle
Working, praying, June to June
And mama's got la gleaming
In her eye
And we got by
Lord knows we got by
You see we kept on walking
And talking, hawking
Ooing, cooing, wooing
Loving, tugging, hugging, rubbing
Sugging, fugging, laying, praying, swaying
Letting, fretting, begetting, lying
Flying, trying, sighing, dying.
And now He's singing with the Angels. Thanks Al, always enjoyed the music. Especially back in the 70's when we first heard your unique gifts musically. Condolences to his family. Another one, from my lifetime, now gone. Amazing that Little Richard is still somewhat with us. Grew up hearing 78RPM's of his style too back in the late 50's early 60's...and the Beatles when they first were on the telly. Music History of our times...continuing.
rest in peace Dear Al....this song resonates with so many....humble beginnings and striving for greatness....getting by until you achieve success....yes Lord.
We Got BY~ I heard the Al Jarreau when he appeared on Saturday Night Live singing this song and right away i knew he is a once in a life time artist. It felt like Church. I'm from the D--grew up with great singers in and out of church and Al could SANG and be an Instrument at once--a rare gift. I was blessed to see him in person and he received a standing ovation in the D as his Voice became many instruments! RIP and thank God for making Al Jarreau.
just learned this dreadful news you just passed away...First thing I do then is listening to this song...God bless you Al, for the happiness you brought us with your tremendous feeling...