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The song Me Donkey Want Water was written by [Traditional] and was first recorded and released by Sam Manning's Orchestra in 1926. It was covered by The Hiltonaires [JM], Louise Bennett, Ernesto San Miguel with Lord Burgess' Calypso Carnivaleers, Brute Force Steel Band of Antigua and other artists.
Donkey want water (hold em, Joe) Sing a little softer (hold em, Joe) Still a little softer (hold em, Joe) Now sing a little louder (hold em, Joe) Donkey want wanter (hold em, Joe) Original lyrics of Hold 'Em Joe song by Harry Belafonte. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of Harry Belafonte lyrics.
Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe, Spring 'round the corner, hold'em Joe. Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe. Everybody want water, hold'em Joe. Fuma la catchimba, hold'em Joe. My ole donkey went courtin' one day. With a donkey named Melda across the way. She was twice his age, he put up a fight. Now he's cryin' every night.
Spring 'round the corner, hold'em Joe. Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe. Everybody want water, hold'em Joe. Fuma la catchimba, hold'em Joe. My ole donkey went courtin' one day. With a donkey named Melda across the way. She was twice his age, he put up a fight. Now he's cryin' every night.
Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe. Everybody want water, hold'em Joe. Fuma la catchimba, hold'em Joe. My ole donkey went courtin' one day. With a donkey named Melda across the way. She was twice his age, he put up a fight. Now he's cryin' every night. Oh lemme go, darling Melda, You breaking my back bone. Lemme go, darling Melda,
Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe. Spring 'round the corner, hold'em Joe. Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe. Everybody want water, hold'em Joe. Fuma la catchimba, hold'em Joe....
Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe, Spring 'round the corner, hold'em Joe Me donkey want water, hold'em Joe. Everybody want water, hold'em Joe. Fuma la catchimba, hold'em Joe. My ole donkey went courtin' one day. With a donkey named Melda across the way. She was twice his age, he put up a fight. Now he's cryin' every night.
