Now when you happy mama, everybody smiles with you Now when you happy mama, everybody smiles with you Just as soon as you feel down‑hearted: the whole round world turns blue Now when the sun is shining, everybody's happy as can be Now when the sun is shining, everybody's happy as can be Just as soon as it start to raining, you quiver just like a leaf on a tree Now I got something to tell you mama, and I really want you to understand Now I got something to tell you mama, and I really want you to understand Every man you see wearing britches, he sure God ain't no monkey‑man Now when I had plenty money, everybody want to be my friend Now when I had plenty money, everybody want to be my friend Just as soon as I got ragged and hungry, now they all wants to laugh and grin Now I'm going to tell all you people, when I get on my feet again Now I'm going to tell all you people, when I get on my feet again Says you need not ask for no small favours, just go ahead laugh and grin