I'm just a jitterbug A happy jitterbug A little jitterbug lookin' for a place to jive I'm not a corny hick, (scat) I know a real hot lick, (scat) 'Cause I'm a jitterbug, mighty glad that I'm alive! Give me a solid ascender Not just an elbow bender! Don't want no old time jazz No razzamataz, just swing! 'Cause I'm just a jitterbug A happy jitterbug A little jitter jitter jitterbug lookin' for a place to jive The trumpet's goin' crazy Say, he is a torrid cat! He sure can swing a-plenty When he's blowin' through his hat! Just listen to that gentleman He's gettin' awful licks! Sure, when that baby goes to town He sure is mighty slick! And now, a-listen folks and you will hear The drummer of the band Now I know that he's a drummer By that drumstick in his hand! So gather round me, all you cats Let each man di his part Come on, you leader, beat it all The jammin's gonna start!