Voodoo In My Basement
The Lovin' Spoonful
VOODOO IN MY BASEMENT As recorded by The Lovin’ Spoonful (From the 1966 Album HUMS OF THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL) [Intro] [Verse 1] Voodoo in my basement You’ll know that it’s true All my dirty little people Are gonna have some fun with you [Verse 2] I could smile like diamonds And be as harmless as a shmoo I’ll use the voodoo in my basement If I set my mind on you [Bridge] If you wanna know know you wanna ask for one embrace If I can I’ll drop drop a can o’gasoline your face [Interlude] [Verse 3] If I rob and steal your presents I’ll get them back before I go It looks like holy giving But it’s the devil in my soul [Verse 4] I got a banshee on my back porch And she plays with magic pearls My father was a warlock And his son eats little girls [Verse 5] Voodoo in my basement You’ll know that it’s true All my dirty little people Are gonna have some fun with you [Outro]