Mr. Bass Man
Johnny Cymbal Lyrics

Mr. Bass Man, you've got that certain somethin'
I admire the talent you possess and the unique quality you bring to the music scene.

Mr. Bass Man, you set that music thumpin'
Your bass-playing skills are so exceptional that you manage to set the entire rhythm section in motion.

To you it's easy when you go 1-2-3, d-d-be -bop-a-bop
Playing the bass with such ease, hitting the perfect notes, and keeping the rhythm in check comes naturally to you.

Mr. Bass Man, you're on all the songs
You play the bass on every song, and none of them are complete without your contribution.

be -did-did-a-boom-boom, be -dit-dit-a-boom-boom-bom
You start playing the bass with a strong beat, and the rhythm section follows your lead.

Hey Mr. Bass Man, you're the hidden King of Rock 'n' Roll, d-d-be -bop-a-bop
Although you might not get the recognition you deserve, you are considered the unsung hero of the rock and roll genre.

It don't mean a thing when the lead is singin' Or when he goes "Hi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yah"
No matter how great the lead vocal performance may be, a song is incomplete without the bass playing its role.

Hey Mr. Bass Man, I'm askin' just one thing:Will you teach me? Yeah, will you sing?
I'm asking you for a favor, would you please share your knowledge, teach me how to play the bass, and allow me the chance to learn from you.

Mr. Bass Man, I want to be a bass man too,d-d-be -bop-a-bop
I aspire to play the bass as well as you do, and I want to learn how to finesse the instrument like a true pro.

Hey Mr. Bass Man, I think I'm really with it,be -did-did-a-boom-boom, a-boom-boom-be -dit-dit-dit-dit
I think I'm finally getting the hang of it, and I'm starting to feel the music and play the bass rhythmically and in sync with the rest of the band.

c'mon, Mr. Bass Man, now I'm a bass man too,d-d-be -bop-a-bop
I've been practicing and perfecting my bass-playing skills, and I now consider myself a competent bass player as well.

(Scat bass duet between Johnny & bass voice)
A playful, lighthearted bass duet ensues between Johnny and the bassist, as they gel performance-wise and complement each other's skills.

(repeat "It don't mean a thing", etc.)
The repetition of the phrase highlights the importance of the bass in any song and reiterates how great the instrument is.

(scat duet, fading out)
The scat duet fades out slowly, with each of the bass players bidding a fond goodbye to the audience, having shown them the magic of bass-playing.