I have my books in my hand, I'm going across to see Booker T I have my books in my hand, I'm going across to see Booker T I'm gonna get Mister so and so, teach me my ABC He told me A is for Arthur, beginning of everything Eve had lighted Adam, then started to swing I have my books in my hand, I'm going across to see Booker T I'm gonna get Mister so and so, teach me my ABC She told me B is for Better, I had better save my dough The way my gal was cuttin', she swear I never know I have my books in my hand, I'm going across to see Booker T I'm gonna get Mister so and so, to teach me my ABC He told me D is for Dog ____, where I always stayed Think my gal was loving you, she's just the other way I have my books in my hand, I'm going across to see Booker T I'm gonna get Mister so and so, to teach me my ABC