The Grub Down Jam

by Emmoretta P. Jones

Well, come on in, 
 Greet the cook
Grab yo’self a seat
  Don’t just stand and look
Here’s a great big meal,
  As you can see
Act shy if you want to
  Heyyyy – not me.
‘cause I’m about to get dowwwwnnnn…
  On this food!

Get down - get down on it!
Get down - get down on it!

We gotta ripe fresh salad
  Lettuce and tomatoes,
Crispy fried chicken
  And mashed potatoes;
Collard Greens,
  Biscuits n’ gravy,
Go ‘head now,
  Just sop it up!

Go ‘head wit’ ya bad self!
Go ‘head wit’ ya bad self!

Come on now, 
  Don’t show no shame.
  Everybody here
 Is glad you came.
Golden corn bread 
All buttery n’stuff;
Don’t be scared,
 Just eat it up!
Don’t stop ‘til you’ve had enough

Don’t stop now – just keep on!
Don’t stop now – just keep on!

Here’s some lima beans,
 Black-eyed peas,
Sweet potatoes,
 And green beans.
Go right ahead,
 Eat as much as you please!
Pass the salt ‘n peppa
 Fo’ the mac ‘n cheese.

Wash it down,
 Ice cold sweet tea…
Was it good for you
 Like it was good for me?

So fresh – ‘n so sweet!
So fresh – ‘n so sweet!

Well, our bellies are full
  From all we ate
  That food was so great.
We cleaned our plates!
It’s getting late,
 And you gotta go
But, before you leave…
 How ‘bout some strawberry pie
and whip cream?

Whip it! Whip cream it up!
Whip it! Whip cream it up!

Dessert always sweetens the pot.
  It really hit the spot.
We ate a whole lot.
  So let’s call it quits
Come back in the morning
 For bacon, eggs, and grits.
And toast…with jam on it!
 We can jam on it! 
Just jam on it! 



The Grub Down Jam by Emmoretta P. Jones

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