Well I passed by this little place a time or two before
And I liked the words they had painted on the door
Social, Social Aid & Pleasure Club

Are they drinkin' -- are they dancin'
Are they havin' a ball -- are makin' plans for the next Mardi Gras
At the Social, Social Aid and Pleasure Club

I wonder what they're doing at the Social Aid & Pleasure Club
That's 2 things that I'd like to see plenty more of

I heard a rhythm from some drummin' that was comin' from within
I smelled a catfish fryin' -- you know there's something cookin --
At the Social, Social Aid and Pleasure Club

Well I finally got my nerve up and I knocked upon the door
The man who answered said "What would you like to know about
At the Social, Social Aid and Pleasure Club?

I always wondered what you're doin'
At the Social, Social Aid and Pleasure Club
He said, 'Man, just come on in and see for yourself."