Lick and a Promise

[Verse 1] Johnny come lately on a Saturday night Singing how to go Backstreet boogie in the house of delight Where they steal the show The money come sour but the ladies are sweet It's a love affair Whole place rocking, people stomping their feet A when the gang's all there [Chorus 1] He gets his woman every night for free He's out there rocking like you wouldn't believe I sing na, na, na, na, na Na, na, na, na, na [Verse 2] Johnny like to gamble with his lady Louise She was a blackjack deuces are wild He got to thinking 'bout his nose in the breeze Put it there, Johnny looked and he smiled He started thinking about the fortune and fame With the young girls down at his knees He dug the money but forgot all the names So he knew just how to appease [Chorus 2] Lick and a promise Lick and a promise Lick and a promise He gave the ladies a Lick and a promise Lick and a promise He gave the ladies a Lick and a promise Lick and a promise He gave the ladies a Lick and a promise [Verse 3] Loose change grubber in his early, early years Had his poor mama pacing the floors He grabbed a guitar and a couple of beers Now the crowd keeps screaming for more [Chorus 1] He gets his woman every night for free He's out there rocking like you wouldn't believe I sing na, na, na, na, na Na, na, na, na, na