Mose Allison Lyrics
"Swingin' Machine"

My swinging machine

Are you tired?
Are you uninspired?
If you are bored
You just can't afford
To miss out on the scene
When I unveil my little swinging machine

I worked years
Through sweat and tears
I made tests
Trying to find the best
Well, you will know just what I mean
When I turn on my little swinging machine

Sometimes it gets a little hard to start
Sometimes I think its going to come apart
But when it's working just like a charm
It keeps me from going back to the farm

So look neat
Don't you drag your feet
Just turn loose
Have a drink of juice
You'll know just what I mean
When I turn on my little swinging machine

When my machine ain't working right
I walk the floor. can't sleep at night.
But when it really starts to percolate
I feel like I'm the master of my fate

Take a tip
Don't be over hip
Just reach out
See what it's all about
You know it's much more felt than seen
I'm talking about my little swinging machine