Candy Man
Dave Van Ronk * Track #1 On Just Dave Van Ronk
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Dave’s version of Mississippi John Hurt’s ragtime classic. “Candy Man” often goes hand in hand with another ragtime tune, “Salty Dog,” which Dave often played live (see Live in Monterey) but never included on a studio album.
Candy Man Lyrics
Candy man, salty dog
Candy man, salty dog
Candy man, salty dog
You won't be my candy man, I won't be your salty dog
Little red light, little green light
Little red light, little green light
Little red light, little green light
Stop on the red and you go on the green, don't you mess with Mr. Inbetween
Run and get the buggy, get the baby some beer, yeah, run and get the buggy, get the baby some beer
Run and get the buggy . . . yeah, go on, get outta here
Run and get the buggy, get the baby some beer
I'd do anything in this god-almighty world just to keep my candy man home
Ginger bread man, Santa Claus
Ginger bread man, Santa Claus
Ginger bread man, Santa Claus
Ginger bread man with raisins for his eyes, I'm gonna eat him just as quick as I can
Candy man, been here and gone
Candy man, been here and gone
Candy man, been here and gone
I wish I was in New Orleans, y'know, sittin' on a candy stand
Candy Man Q&A
Who wrote Candy Man's ?
Candy Man was written by Rev. Gary Davis.