Say mama can I go out tonight, Say mama would it be alright They got a little party going down the street Say mama can't you hear that beat? Woah, woah, woah, woah, woah Say mama don't you look that way Cause I know just what you're going to say Well mama well don't be mad, You're gonna say well go and ask your Dad Say mama don't you look that way Cause I know just what you're going to say Well mama well don't be mad, You're gonna say well go and ask your Dad Woah, woah, woah, woah, woah Say mama can I go out tonight, Say mama would it be alright They got a little party going down the street Say mama can't you hear that beat?