Verse 1:
In the G midday sun they beat on their drums
When D Poppa Joe comes to G town
With his G coconut-rum they can all have fun
They can D drink it 'till the sun goes G down
Bridge:
C Poppa Joe just G smiles politely
C With the money he G takes he might be
C Very rich one G day as he hears them D say
Chorus:
Poppa G rumbo rumbo
C Hey Poppa Joe coco D nut
D Poppa Joe, hey Poppa Joe
Poppa G rumbo rumbo
C Hey Poppa Joe coco D nut
D Poppa Joe, hey Poppa Joe
Poppa rumbo rumbo
Hey Poppa Joe coconut
hey Poppa Joe, hey Poppa Joe
D Hey Pop-, Poppa, Poppa G Joe
Verse2:
Never see a sad face
in the market place
When Poppa Joe comes around
For his coconut taste
You can see them race
Through the streets
You can hear the sound
Bridge 2:
All of the ladies are laughing gaily
Poppa Joe's still thinking maybe
He'll always hear the people say
Chorus