Nocturne for the Drums + 

Gay little devils + 

That hide in gin + 

And tickle black boys + 

Under the chin + 

And make them laugh, + 

Gay little devils + 

That lurk in kisses, + 

And shine in the eyes + 

Of ebony misses, + 

Shine in their eyes: + 

Whee‑e‑e!! + 

O‑o‑o‑o⁠ ⁠… Boom! + 

Jazz band in a cabaret! + 

The quick red hour + 

Before the day. + 