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Dirty Rice

I was late for dinner
Down in New Orleans
Almost got into a fight
About cuisine
I could see it coming
This is what I said
Ain’t nothin’ but a chicken wing
As long as I get fed

Hot rice
Dirty rice
Hot rice
I can't get enough of that hot and dirty rice

Louisiana, Georgia
Alabama, Arkansas
Mama's in the kitchen and
She's layin’ down the law
Daddy's in the back yard
Checkin’ on the ‘Que
Chicken, ribs and dirty rice
What'll it be for you?

Hot rice
Dirty rice
Hot rice
I can't get enough of that hot and dirty rice

All over creation
They be cookin’ up that rice
Heatin up the chicken
Laying down the spice
Over on the bayou
I eat dinner twice
I can't get enough of that hot and dirty rice

Hot rice … (etc.)

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