Long John Blues (7/1/48) - Dinah Washington

I’ve got a dentist who’s over seven feet tall

Yes I’ve got a dentist who’s over seven feet tall

Long John they call him, and he answers every call

Well I went to Long Johns office and told him the pain was killin'

Yes I went to Long Johns office and told him the pain was killin'

He told me not to worry, that my cavity just needed fillin'

He said «when I start drillin', I’ll have to give you novocaine»

He said, «Yes, when I start drillin', I’ll have to give you novocaine

Cause ev’ry woman just can’t stand the pain»

He took out his trusted drill

And he told me to open wide

He said he wouldn’t hurt me

But he’d fill my hole inside

Long John, Long John, you’ve got that golden touch

You thrill me when you drill me, and I need you very much

When he got through, he said «Baby that will cost you ten»

Yes when he got through, he said «Baby that will cost you ten

Six months from now, come back and see me again»

Say you’re supposed to see your dentist

'Bout twice a year, that’s right

But I think I feel it bobbin'

Yes I’ll go back there tonight

Long John, Long John, don’t ever move away

Say I hope I keep on achin' so I can see you every day