[Verse 1: Little Esther]
Hey Mr. Cupid, step into my life
I met a fine cat and I just got to be his wife
[Chorus: Little Esther]
Cupid, don't let me down this mornin', things'll be okay
If you'll just help me get this fine, mellow man today
[Verse 2: Little Esther]
Pull down the shades, turn down the lights
Make him sit here by my side and hold me tight
[Chorus: Little Esther]
Cupid, don't let me down this mornin', things'll be okay
If you'll just help me get this fine, mellow man today
[Verse 3: Mel Walker]
Well, pretty baby, I might as well confess
Without you, I can't find my happiness
[Chorus: Mel Walker]
Baby don't let me down this mornin', things will be okay
Let's get the ring and tie the knot today
[Verse 4: Little Esther]
I want a diamond ring, fine frills that cling
A chicken shack and a Cadillac
[Chorus: Mel Walker & Little Esther]
Ooh-wee, take it easy, baby, things will be okay
Well, let's get the ring and tie the knot today
[Verse 5: Mel Walker]
Real early every morning, I want you on the spot
Breakfast on the table and coffee in the pot
[Chorus: Little Esther & Mel Walker]
Uh-oh, I knew there was a catch to it, but everything will be okay
Well, let's get the ring and tie the knot today
[Verse 6: Mel Walker]
One thing, baby, I've gotta be the boss
And don't you ever pull no double cross
[Chorus: Little Esther & Mel Walker]
There won't be no days like that, I've got news for you
I'm the captain of the ship and you're just a member of the crew
[Outro: Mel Walker, Mel Walker & Little Esther, Little Esther]
Aw, baby, don't be like that (Are you kidding?)
Let's get the ring and tie the knot today
Cupid’s Boogie was written by Johnny Otis.
Esther-phillips released Cupid’s Boogie on Sun Jan 01 1950.