Songwriter: Berry Gordy Smokey Robinson
Producer: Berry Gordy
Took my girl to dance last night
And everything was mellow
I looked around, she was sitting down
In the arms of another fellow
Then I said, “What is this? Who is he?
I thought you came with me?”
I spent my money to take you out
And there you go, running all about
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That kid done flipped her lid”
I thought we’d dance, now and then
But I ain’t seeing ya since when can’t mend
Ever since we walked in the door
You act like you ain’t been out before
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That dame is really insane”
You know you act like you ain’t had no home training
No wonder your teachers are always complaining
Boy, oh, boy, you really makes me mad
I really feel sorry for your mom and dad
So get your coat…be quick about it
Before I drag you away from here without it
Every time I take you out someplace
The way you act is a real disgrace
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That child is really wild!”
Hey hey hey, ow, you are, baby
Tell me what do I do when people look at you
My, my, my, my, my, my darling, you
Act like you ain’t had no home training
No wonder your teachers are always complaining
Oh boy, oh boy, you really makes me mad
I really feel sorry for your mom and dad
So get your coat…be quick about it
Before I drag you away from here without it
Every time I take you out someplace
The way you act is a real disgrace
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That kid done flipped her lid!”
And everything was mellow
I looked around, she was sitting down
In the arms of another fellow
Then I said, “What is this? Who is he?
I thought you came with me?”
I spent my money to take you out
And there you go, running all about
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That kid done flipped her lid”
I thought we’d dance, now and then
But I ain’t seeing ya since when can’t mend
Ever since we walked in the door
You act like you ain’t been out before
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That dame is really insane”
You know you act like you ain’t had no home training
No wonder your teachers are always complaining
Boy, oh, boy, you really makes me mad
I really feel sorry for your mom and dad
So get your coat…be quick about it
Before I drag you away from here without it
Every time I take you out someplace
The way you act is a real disgrace
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That child is really wild!”
Hey hey hey, ow, you are, baby
Tell me what do I do when people look at you
My, my, my, my, my, my darling, you
Act like you ain’t had no home training
No wonder your teachers are always complaining
Oh boy, oh boy, you really makes me mad
I really feel sorry for your mom and dad
So get your coat…be quick about it
Before I drag you away from here without it
Every time I take you out someplace
The way you act is a real disgrace
Tell me what do I do when people look at you and say
“That kid done flipped her lid!”
more tracks from the album
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 1: 1959-1961
- That’s No Lie
- We Really Love Each Other
- Oh Lover
- Who’s The Fool
- That Child Is Really Wild
- I’m Gonna Cry (If You Quit Me)
- Custer’s Last Man
- Yes, No, Maybe So
- You Never Miss A Good Thing
- (You Can) Depend On Me [Second Version]
- You Never Miss A Good Thing (Version Without Strings)
- A New Girl
- The Only One I Love
- Same Thing
- I Can’t Believe
- But I’m Afraid
- Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right
- Shoo-Doo
- Rosa Lee (Stay Off The Bell)
- Don’t Say Bye Bye
- Whole Lotta Woman
- Whole Lotta Woman [Regional Version]
- Money And Me
- The Feeling Is So Fine
- I Love Your Baby
- Oh I Apologize
- Bad Girl
- Who’s Lovin’ You
- Broken Hearted
- What’s So Good About Goodbye
- Ain’t It Baby
- (You Can) Depend on Me
- Mighty Good Lovin’
- Way Over There
- Everybody’s Gotta Pay Some Dues
- Shop Around (Regional Version)
- Never Again
- Shop Around (national version)
- Don’t Say Bye Bye
- It
- Snake Walk (Part 2)
- Snake Walk (Part 1)
- Whisper
- I’ve Been Good to You
- Who’s Lovin’ You
- Buttered Popcorn
- I Want A Guy
- Way Over There (Version Without Strings)
- Don’t Let Him Shop Around
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