The Rhumba Jumps

There's a Harlem band way down in Saint Domingo A very talented group They kicked 'em off of a sloop Even though, the band can't understand the lingo They're never down in the dumps 'Cause when the drummer boy thumps The rhumba jumps "Dig us," they holler the moment they landed We got a rhumba the king once commanded Then, they passed a tin, started in to play The way they learned to play Back in the USA Now, they're on the air in Saint Domingo Lappin' it up And I do declare those Harlem boys are revvin' it up Folks in every land tune in on Saint Domingo They're never down in the dumps 'Cause when the drummer boy thumps The rhumba jumps "Cool it," they holler, stay right in your villa We're on the air for a brand of vanilla If you wanna dance, wanna dance in style You better turn the dial To Saint Domingo isle And when you hear, "Hi-hi" You'll know the reason why The rhumba jumps