Verse 1:
G
In the midday sun they beat on their drums
DG
When Poppa Joe comes to town
G
With his coconut-rum they can all have fun
DG
They can drink it 'till the sun goes down
Bridge:
CG
Poppa Joe just smiles politely
CG
With the money he takes he might be
CGD
Very rich one day as he hears them say
Chorus:
G
Poppa rumbo rumbo
CD
Hey Poppa Joe coconut
D
Poppa Joe, hey Poppa Joe
G
Poppa rumbo rumbo
CD
Hey Poppa Joe coconut
D
Poppa Joe, hey Poppa Joe
Poppa rumbo rumbo
Hey Poppa Joe coconut
hey Poppa Joe, hey Poppa Joe
DG
Hey Pop-, Poppa, Poppa Joe
Verse2:
Never see a sad face
in the market place
When Poppa Joe comes around
For his coconut taste
You can see them race
Through the streets
You can hear the sound
Bridge 2:
All of the ladies are laughing gaily
Poppa Joe's still thinking maybe
He'll always hear the people say
Chorus
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