Lazy Mary

Louis Prima · Other Songs - Louis Prima

C'e na luna mezza'o mare

Mamma mia m'ho maritari

Figlia mia a cu t'ho dare?

Mama mia pensci tu

Se ti piglia lu pisciaolo

issu vai, issu viene

Sempre lu pesce a manu tiene

Se c'in gappa la fantasia ti piscialia figgliuzza mia

La lario la pisci fritt'e baccala

whey goomba, na ga lavara ci ha ggia catta



Second Stanzaaa



C'e na luna mezza'o mare

Mamma mia m'ho maritari

Figlia mia a cu t'ho dare?

Mama mia pensci tu

Se ti piglia lu pollezia

issu vai, issu viene

Sempre lu pesce a manu tiene

Se c'in gappa la fantasia ti scupetezia figgliuzza mia

La lario la pisci fritt'e baccala

whey goomba, na pompina ci ha ggia catta



And now for you nice ladies and gentlemen out there

Who don't understand the I-Talian language

I'd like to do two choruses in British



"Lazy Mary you better get up"

She answered back, "I am not able"

"Lazy Mary you better get up

We need the sheets for the table"

"Lazy Mary you smoke in bed

There's only one man you should marry

My advice to you would be

Is to pay attention to me"

"You better marry a fireman he'll come and go,

Go and come sempr's la pompa a mano tiene



Se c'in gappa la fantasia ti pomperia figgliuzza mia

La lario la pisci fritt'e baccala

whey goomba, na pompina ci ha ggia catta

Cenata o cumma ca mi voglio marita

trova na vagliotta ca mi voglio marita

trova na vagliotta ca mi voglio marita

trova na vagliotta ca mi voglio marita...HEY!

Lazy Mary

Louis Prima's "Lazy Mary" stands as a quintessential example of the swing era, blending his signature trombone virtuosity with a lively, danceable rhythm. Recorded during the height of his career in the 1930s, the track exemplifies the energetic style that defined the Paramount Orchestra's output. The song captures the playful, carefree spirit of big band music, featuring Prima's distinctive vocal delivery and instrumental prowess. It remains a staple of swing repertoire, showcasing the collaborative energy between the vocalist and the full band arrangement that characterized Prima's recordings of the period.