Run and Tell That

Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh

Hey, I can't see

Why people look at me

And only see the color of my face

And then there's those

Who try to help, god knows

But always have to put me in my place

Now I won't ask you to be color blind

'Cause if you pick the fruit

Then, girl, you're sure to find

The blacker the berry

The sweeter the juice

Now, I could say it ain't so

But darlin', what's the use?

The darker the chocolate

The richer the taste

And that's where it's at

Now run and tell that!

Run and tell that

Uh-huh

Run and tell that

Run and tell that

Hey! I can't see

Why people disagree

Each time I tell them what I know is true

And if you come

And see the world I'm from

I bet your heart is gonna feel it too

Now, I could lie

But, baby, let's be bold

Vanilla can be nice

But if the truth be told

The blacker the berry

The sweeter the juice

Now, I could say it ain't so

But darlin', what's the use

The darker the chocolate

The richer the taste

That's where it's at

Now, baby, baby, run and tell that!

Hey, you're Tracy

You're my favorite dancer on the Corny Collins Show

This is my sister, Little Inez

I saw you at the auditions

And you got on the show! Good for you

'Cause they kicked me out on my young, gifted and black behind

Show them what you got, girl

I'm tired of coverin' up all my pride

So give me five on the black-hand side

I've got a new way of movin'

And I got my own voice

So how can I help

But to shout and rejoice

Oh, the people 'round here

Can barely pay their rent