Back in the day, in our sleepy little town Out of nowhere, a hippie band came around They set up camp (down by the river) Close to SoSo curve (behind the levee) Folks said stay away (them people are dirty) Tell Deputy Momio, get down there in a hurry Nanananananananana…
He said they got them hippie girls Taking off all their clothes They're swimming in the river Painting beads, making rainbows, and singing
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Love is a beautiful thing I can't wait to see what the new day brings Love is a beautiful thing Make you wanna dance, make you wanna holler Nanananananananana…
I remember Supper time conversation, opinions flew I ain't sure about my daddy I think he kinda liked the view
Brother said they ain't hurting nobody (ain't hurting nobody) Leave the Mud People alone Momio said they ain't broken no laws and I kinda like to hear that song
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The was patchouli incense And weed smoke in the air It was all colors, it was all love And it was all right Me and my brother stayed right there Singing all through the night
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Make you wanna dance, and cry, and laugh, and sing Nananana…make you wanna holler Nananana…down by the river Nananana…behind the levee