(bass intro) (Spoken Intro) Yeah, mon! Listen up now, this is a tale from I-and-I to you. A tale of the simple things, the good things from Jah's great earth. Come, feel the rhythm of the pot! (Verse 1) Down in the market, where the sun shine so bright I see old Mama Ruby, with a twinkle in her eye She got a big iron pot, steam is rising high I say, "Mama, what's your secret? You never seem to cry!" She laugh a big belly laugh, and she pat a burlap sack "It ain't no magic potion, son, it's just a simple fact." "I eat the food from the ground, it make me strong and keen," "The humble king of everything, I'm talkin' 'bout the bean!" (Chorus) Oh, the beans, mon, the magic little legume! Chasin' away the doctor, chasin' away the gloom! Full of protein power, make your spirit bloom From the black bean to the pinto, give them plenty room! Good for the heart, mon, a rhythm pure and true Keep your body happy, from your head down to your shoe! Yeah, the beans, mon, the irie-vibration food Puttin' every single body in a positive mood! (Verse 2) You got the kidney bean, shaped just like the name Keepin' your system flowin', it's a healthy little game The mighty chickpea, they call him garbanzo Mash him into hummus, and watch the good vibes grow! The lentil is a tiny friend, but don't you be deceived He fill you up with iron, your tiredness is relieved They give you steady energy, not a sugar rush and fall For the long-distance runner and the short man standin' tall! (Chorus) Oh, the beans, mon, the magic little legume! Chasin' away the doctor, chasin' away the gloom! Full of protein power, make your spirit bloom From the black bean to the pinto, give them plenty room! Good for the heart, mon, a rhythm pure and true Keep your body happy, from your head down to your shoe! Yeah, the beans, mon, the irie-vibration food Puttin' every single body in a positive mood! (Bridge) Put 'em in a chili, let the spices get bold A story in a bowl, a treasure to behold Toss 'em in a salad, for a rainbow crunch and bite Or bake a black bean brownie, for a sweet and dark delight! From a hearty soup to a burger on the grill This versatile little wonder, it never can stand still It's a friend to the farmer, and a friend to your gut A simple, honest blessing from a tiny little nut! (Guitar Solo) (Chorus) Oh, the beans, mon, the magic little legume! Chasin' away the doctor, chasin' away the gloom! Full of protein power, make your spirit bloom From the black bean to the pinto, give them plenty room! Good for the heart, mon, a rhythm pure and true Keep your body happy, from your head down to your shoe! Yeah, the beans, mon, the irie-vibration food Puttin' every single body in a positive mood! (Outro) Yeah, mon! Feel the fiber! (Bassline becomes more prominent) Give thanks for the black bean! Respect the red kidney! (Skank guitar) Big up the chickpea! One love... one bean! (Drum fill) Irie... alright.
