WHEN I TAKE MY VACATION IN HARLEM
(Hudson Whittaker (Tampa Red))

When I take my vacation in Harlem,
What a hell of a time it will be
With the rhythm of that Harlem hi-de-hi-de
And the gal that I know care for me.
To the jazz of old Duke and old Calloway,
We can love, kiss, and dance till the break of day.
I don't care if it's sleeting, snowing, or raining.
We'll be ready when that Harlem fun begins.
When old Duke sits down to the old piano,
And old Cab shakes his wicked hi-de-ho,
I'll be there with an arm full of heaven,
When I take my vacation in Harlem.

(Repeat.)

[As recorded by Tampa Red, 1935. JTD]