Viper’s Drag - Fats Waller

Think about a reptile, five foot long

A li’l bit high, but not too strong

You’ll be high — but not for long

If you’re a viper…

Well now

I’m the king of everything

Got to get high before I sing

Sky is high, ever’body’s high

If you’re a viper…

If your throat gets dry, you know you’re high

Everything is dandy

Truck on down to the candy store

Bust your conk on some peppermint candy

Now you know, your body’s sent

You don' give a damn if you don' pay rent

Light that tea, let it be

If you’re a viper…