I wanna jump but I'm afraid to fall
I wanna holler but the joint's too small
Young man really got a hold on me too
I got the rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu

Want some lovin', baby, that ain't all
I wanna kiss her but the girl's too tall
Young man really got a hold on me too
I got the rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu

I wanna scream, I want you all to know
I would be runnin' but my feets are too slow
Young man really got a hold on me too
I got the rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu

I wanna say, I wanna fall in love
I would be runnin' but my feets are too slow
Young man really got a hold on me too
I got the rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu

Baby call me now hurryin' home
Why would she beat me 'cause I'm takin' too long
Young man really got a hold on me too
I got the rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu