My mama told me when I was quite young Don't be a bad boy and don't run 'Cause he's gonna get you He's gonna get you So little girl that's why I'm tellin' you Don't you dare break my heart in two Or he's gonna get you He's gonna get you (Sing) The boogie man is gonna get you If you're messin' around in the dark Playin' with my love and affection That ain't smart, no that ain't smart, oh So little girl that's why I'm tellin' you Take my love, take my money But don't you dare break my heart in two Or he's gonna get you (He's gonna get you) He's gonna get you (He's gonna get you) Sing The boogie man is gonna get you If you're messin' around in the dark Playin' with my love and affection That ain't smart, no that ain't smart, oh Look out, look out, here he comes, there he is, run The Boogie Man will get ya The Boogie Man will get ya The Boogie Man is gonna get ya (If you're a bad girl) The Boogie Man is gonna get ya (Don't make me sad girl, oh) Here he comes, here he comes, here he comes, here he comes, who The Boogie Man is gonna get you If you're messin' around in the dark Playin' with my love and affection That ain't smart, no that ain't smart, oh The Boogie Man is gonna get you ( I'm crazy about you baby) If you're messin' around in the dark (I'm crazy 'bout your love) Playin' with my love and affection That ain't smart, no that ain't smart, oh