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Gay little devils / That hide in gin / And tickle black boys / Under the chin / And make them laugh, / Gay little devils / That lurk in kisses, / And shine in the eyes / Of ebony misses, / Shine in their eyes:
Whee‑e‑e! !
O‑o‑o‑o. Boom!
Jazz band in a cabaret!
The quick red hour / Before the day.