Ice Cream Man

Van Halen · Van Halen Box 1978-1984 [2000]

(Dedicate to one little lady...)



Now summertime's here babe, need somethin' to keep you cool

Ah now summertime's here babe, need somethin' to keep you cool

Better look out now for me, Dave's got somethin' for you

Tell ya what it is



I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by

Oh my my, I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by

See now all my flavors are guaranteed to satisfy

Hold on a second baby



I got puddin' pie banana dixie cups

All flavors and push ups too

I'm your ice cream man, baby, stop me when I'm passin' by

See now all my flavors are guaranteed to satisfy

Hold on, one more



Well, I'm usually passin' by just about eleven o'clock

Uh huh, I never stop, I'm usually passin' by, just around eleven o'clock

And if you let me cool you one time, you'll be my regular stop

All right boys



I got puddin' pie banana dixie cups

All flavors and push ups too

I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by

They say all my flavors are guaranteed to satisfy

Yes I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by

I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by

They say all my flavors are guaranteed to satisfy

Ah, one time



Lead -



I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by

I'm your ice cream man, stop me when I'm passin' by

They say all my flavors are guaranteed to satisfy

One time, boys

I'm your ice cream man

I'm your ice cream man

B-b-b-b-b-b-b-baby

Ah my, my, my

All my flavors are guaranteed to satis-uh-fy

Ow

Ice Cream Man - Van Halen

As a cornerstone of Van Halen's early catalog, 'Ice Cream Man' exemplifies the band's signature fusion of rock energy and funk-inflected guitar work. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track features Eddie Van Halen's virtuosic soloing and David Lee Roth's charismatic vocals, establishing a template for the new wave of American heavy metal. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy riff made it a staple of their live performances and radio play throughout the 1980s. It remains a defining example of the band's ability to blend technical proficiency with accessible pop sensibilities, cementing their status as pioneers of the genre.