Dm
Papaya, papaya paya. Papaya, papaya paya
Dm
A
A7
Dm
The naughty lady of Shady Lane has hit the town like a bomb,
A
A7
Dm
the back fence gossips ain’t been this good since Mabel ran off with Tom.
F
C
C7
F
Our town was peaceful and quiet before she came on the scene,
Bb
C
Dm
E
A
the lady has started a riot disturbing the suburban routine.
D
A
Oh the naughty lady of Shady Lane has the town in a whirl,
A7
Dm
the naughty lady of Shady Lane – – – me oh my oh what a girl.
Dm
Papaya, papaya paya. Papaya, papaya paya
Dm
A
A7
Dm
You should see how she carries on with her admirers galore,
A
A7
Dm
she must be giving them quite a thrill the way they flock to her door.
F
C
C7
F
She throws those come-hither glances at every Tom, Dick and Joe,
Bb
C
Dm
E
A
when offered some liquid refreshment, the lady never never says no.
D
A
Oh the naughty lady of Shady Lane has the town in a whirl,
A7
Dm
the naughty lady of Shady Lane – – – me oh my oh what a girl.
Dm
Papaya, papaya paya. Papaya, papaya paya
Dm
A
A7
Dm
The things they’re trying to pin on her won’t hold much water I’m sure,
A
A7
Dm
beneath the powder and fancy lace there beats a heart sweet and pure.
F
C
C7
F
She just needs someone to change her then she’ll be nice as can be,
Bb
C
Dm
E
A
if you’re in the neighborhood, stranger, you’re welcome to drop in and see!
D
A
The naughty lady of shady lane so delightful to hold,
A7
A7
the naughty lady of Shady Lane – she’s delectable
A
A7
D
quite respectable, and she’s only nine days old.
D
A
C7
E
Bb
A7
Dm
F
C
