Clarence Washington - Just the Tip

[Intro — Spoken] Now listen here... If somebody treats you right... Takes care of you... Makes sure you leave satisfied... You oughta give 'em somethin'. Even if it's... Just the tip. [Background singers] *(Just the tiiiiip...)* [Verse 1] Stopped at the diner 'bout a quarter to nine Pretty little waitress said, "Take your time" Filled my cup every time it got low Lord, that's service, don't you know Reached in my pocket when the check came through Didn't have much, but I knew what to do She said, "Clarence, you don't have to do that!" I said, "Baby, please..." [Chorus] Let me give you just the tip Just a little bit When somebody does you right You gotta show appreciation for it Don't need the whole thing Don't need to make it big If you're wondering how much to give... Baby, just the tip! [Background singers] *(Give her the tip, Clarence!)* Clarence: That's what I'm TRYIN' to do! [Verse 2] Bellman carried my bags upstairs Set 'em by the bed with tender care I reached for my wallet, he said, "I'm alright" I said, "Young man, that don't sit right" You carried my luggage all the way The least I can do is make your day He held out his hand, I gave him a five He looked me dead in the eye... Said, "Clarence..." "That's a mighty fine tip." [Clarence] Mmmmm. I know it is. [Chorus] Just the tip! *(Just the tip!)* That's all you gotta give! Just the tip! *(Just the tip!)* That's how a gentleman lives! Don't overthink it Don't make it complicated Good service deserves To be appreciated! [Bridge — Soul Sermon] Now HOLD ON! Some of y'all... Been receiving good service... ALL. NIGHT. LONG. And then you get up... Put your coat on... And walk right out that door... WITHOUT LEAVING A THING. [Background singers] *(Shame! Shame! Shame!)* Clarence: That's right! If somebody worked HARD... To make sure you were satisfied... Reach down in those pants— ... Get your WALLET... And give 'em what they deserve! [Background singers] *(JUST THE TIP!)* Clarence: Good GOD ALMIGHTY! [Final Chorus] Give 'em the tip! *(Give 'em the tip!)* Just the tip! *(Just the tip!)* At the restaurant! *(Give 'em the tip!)* At the hotel! *(Give 'em the tip!)* Clarence: Even the barber! *(TIP THAT MAN!)* Clarence: That's right! If the service was good... And you walked away satisfied... Don't be ashamed. Don't be embarrassed. Reach down... Pull it out... And— [Band abruptly stops] Clarence: ...leave twenty percent. [Background singer] *Oh, Clarence...* Clarence: What?! I'm talking about GRATUITY! [Horn blast / band outro]