Harlem Shuffle
The Rolling Stones · Grrr! [2012]
Huhuuuhuhuhuhuuuuuuh, hu!
You move it to the left, yeah, and you go for yourself.
You move it to the right, yeah, if it takes all night.
Now take it kinda slow,
with a whole lot of soul.
Don't move it too fast.
Just make it last.
You scratch just like a monkey.
Yeah ya do, real cool.
You slide it to the limbo.
Yeah, how low can you go?
Now come on baby, come on baby!
Don't fall down on me now.
Just move it right here to the Harlem Shuffle.
Huh, yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle.
Meooow. Ooh haoooh!
Hitch me hitch hike baby, across the floor.
Whow, whow, whow, I can't stand it no more.
Now come on, baby [oh, come on baby!], now get into your slide.
Just ride, ride, ride little pony ride.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle.
[Do the Monkey Shine]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, shake your tail feather, baby.
[Shake shake, shake shake yeah!]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, shake your tail feather, baby.
Huh, yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle.
Yeah, like your momma told you how.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, huh, do the Harlem Shuffle.
Do it, do it do your own, own shine.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, do the Harlem Shuffle.
Harlem Shuffle - The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones' "Harlem Shuffle" is a high-energy rock and roll track that exemplifies the band's mastery of danceable rhythms and blues-inflected guitar work. Originally recorded in 1956 by the Fats Domino Orchestra, the song was adopted by the Stones in 1972 for their compilation album "More Hot Rocks (Big Hits & Fazed Cookies)". It features the band's signature driving rhythm section and Mick Jagger's charismatic vocal delivery, capturing the raw excitement of early rock and roll. The track remains a staple of their discography, showcasing their ability to reinterpret classic material while maintaining their distinct sonic identity. Its enduring popularity highlights the Stones' role in popularizing rock and roll across generations.