Biography:
Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 - August 24, 1978) was born into a musical family in New Orleans. His family emigrated from Sicily, Italy, and after a brief stay in Argentina settled in the United States. Prima studied violin for several years as a child. His older brother Leon was a well regarded local bandleader. Prima was proud of his heritage, and made a point of letting the audience know at every performance that he was Italian-American and from New Orleans.
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[Intro]
C, Cmaj7, C6, Am, E7, Em7, Dm7, Bm7, Am7
[Verse]
Am E7
Now I'm the king of the swingers the jungle V I P
I reached the top and had to stop
Am
And that's what bothering me
E7
I want to be a man man-cub and stroll right into town
And be just like those other men
Am Am7
I'm tired of monkeying around
[Chorus]
C A7
Ooh-bi-doo I wan'na be like you
F#dim G7 C G7
I want to walk like you talk like you too
C A7
You see it's true an ape like me
F#dim G7 C C A7 F#dim G7
Can learn to be like you too
[verse]
Am E7
Now don't try to kid me man-cub I made a deal with you
Am
What I desire is man's red fire to make my dream's come true
E7
So give me the secret man-cub clue me what to do
Am Am7
Give me the power of man's red flower so I can be like you
[Chorus]
C A7
Ooh-bi-doo I wan'na be like you
F#dim G7 C G7
I want to walk like you talk like you too
C A7
You see it's true an ape like me
F#dim G7 C
Can learn to be like you too
F#dim G7 C C F C
Can learn to be someone like me
# i dont play following any set strumming pattern but an island strum is good for beginners learning the song
Lounge Patio
Lourde
Love
Love As Laughter
Love Live! Schoo (...)
Low Shoulder
Lp
Lrb
Lsd
Lsp