[Verse 1] Why ya sucha meanie, tell me true? That sweet sweet little queeny got hurt by you She wore her tiny beanie, snug and blue Now it’s gone, and I’m looking right at you You took her shine like it was just a joke Left her little fingers cold and broke She said, “I had my hat, I had my pride” Now she’s got a sad little wobble in her stride [Pre-Chorus] So come on, sailor, don’t play blind You know her smile was one of a kind Turn that frown and set things right Bring it back before the moon gets bright [Chorus] Give-a, give-a back her beanie Give-a, give-a back her beanie That sweet sweet little queeny needs it Give it back, don’t make her grieve it Give-a, give-a back her beanie Give-a, give-a back her beanie Why ya sucha meanie, baby? Let her wear it, let her be happy [Verse 2] She had it on at the candy stand Pink little button in her hand She waved at me from the ferry dock You were lurking there, a sly surprise in stock Now her curls got wind in every place And that little pout is on her face You can play the tough one all you like But you can’t outrun a queeny’s light [Bridge] I seen the way she stood so small Trying hard to laugh through it all Even the sea would call her name Saying, “Child, that ain’t fair game” So drop that grudge and mend that scene Be a decent soul, not a villain in between Lay it down, let the poor girl beam Hand it over like you mean it, please [Final Chorus] Give-a, give-a back her beanie Give-a, give-a back her beanie That sweet sweet little queeny needs it Give it back, don’t make her grieve it Give-a, give-a back her beanie Give-a, give-a back her beanie Why ya sucha meanie, baby? Let her wear it, let her be happy [Outro] Oh-oh, give it back tonight Oh-oh, make it right That sweet sweet little queeny Deserves her beanie
