♪ Lookin' back on when I was a little nappy-headed thought Then my only worry was for Christmas what would be my toy ♪ Even though we sometimes would not get a thing We were happy with the joy the day would bring Sneakin' out the back door to hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine ♪ Creepin' out the back door but Lord thought I told you not to go outside ♪ Tryin' your best to bring the water to your eyes Thinkin' it might stop her from whippin' your behind I placed those beads, good Come back for some more, why did those beads ever have to go I placed those beads, good Come back for some more, why did those beads ever have to go Cause I love them so ♪ Brother said he's tellin' me, aren't you playin' doctor with that girl ♪ Just don't tell her I'll give you anything you want in this whole wide world ♪ Mama gives you money for Sunday school You trade yours for catnip after church is through Smokin' cigarettes, fightin' something nasty on the wall You nasty boy He just sends her to the principal's office down the hall ♪ You go up and learn that kind of thing at night But while you are doin' it, it's rough out on the side I placed those beads, good Come back for some more, why did those beads ever have to go I placed those beads, good Come back for some more, why did those beads ever have to go ♪ ♪ ♪