Fats Waller
Fats Waller Lyrics

A man works hard then comes on home,
After working hard, a man returns home.

Expects to find stew with that fine ham bone.
He expects to find stew with the high-end ham bone.

He opens the door, then start to lookin',
As soon as he opens the door, he starts searching.

Says, Woman, what's this stuff you're cookin'?
He addresses his wife and asks what she is cooking.

All that meat and no potatoes
There is too much meat and no vegetables.

Just ain't right, like green tomatoes.
It is not right, like unripe tomatoes.

Here I'm waiting, palpitatin',
He is waiting anxiously with an increased heartbeat.

For all that meat and no potatoes.
He is waiting for some vegetables to accompany the meat.

All that meat and no potatoes
There is still only meat and no vegetables.

All that food to the alligators, yes.
All that food could be fed to alligators.

Hold me steady. I am ready
Hold him firm, as he is prepared for something.

For all that meat and no potatoes.
He repeats that he wants some vegetables as well.

I don't think that peas are bad.
He does not think peas are bad.

With meat most anything goes.
Food is versatile and goes well with meat.

I look into the pot. I'm fit to fight
He checks the pot and gets angry when he sees only meat.

'Cause, woman, you know that mess ain't right.
He tells his wife that the food is not prepared right.

All that meat and no potatoes
There is still only meat, and no vegetables are present.

Just ain't right, like green tomatoes.
It is still not right or perfect.

Woman, I'm steamin'. I'm really screamin'
He is getting angry and screams at his wife.

All that meat and no potatoes.
He repeats his complaint about the lack of vegetables.

Where is my fry and ham bone? Where is it?
He wants to know where his ham bone and fried food are.