What I Did On Mardi Gras Day

What I Did on Mardi Gras Day

I’ll tell you a story but I’d rather not say
What I did on Mardi Gras Day
Sing you something but I’d rather not say
How I spent my Mardi Gras Day

They called me up on the telephone
“Would you like to make some money and have some fun?”
So while you’re out there begging for beads
Won’t you please please think of me

I’m working for the man and that ain’t all
My folkie friends would be appalled
I’d tell you more but I’d rather not say
What I did on Mardi Gras Day

Long time ago you could work down here
For a whole lot more than tips and beer
Things around here have changed I fear
And the union ain’t been here for years

Musicians union ain’t dere no more
So now you play till you hit the floor
And when you hit the floor they don’t miss a beat
They sweep you to the end of Bourbon Street

I’d tell you more but I’d rather not say
How I spent my Mardi Gras Day
I wish I didn’t have to say
What I did on Mardi Gras Day
Yeah, I wish I didn’t have to say
What I did on Mardi Gras Day