This is one of the VERY first songs I wrote back in 1962 when I was working as a busboy in an ice cream parlor in town. I convinced the owner to let me bring my guitar in on a Sunday and play for the patrons. Once I was done, I went back to washing dishes. I thought it might be fun to write a song about ice cream. SO, I patterned the song about the ice cream man who would drive around town in their ice cream trucks and sell all kinds of "cold" goodies to us kids for a nickel. The song has gone through a couple different adaptations.....but is has been always true to this version.
lyrics
“I’m The Ice Cream Man”
Words and Music by Chet Nichols * Copyrights 1964/1997 and 2014 by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) Magic Garage Music(ASCAP)
Please contact: Chet Nichols, PO BOX 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065
Phone: 310-386-3636 :: chet@chetnichols.net
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VERSE 1.
I’m the ice cream man
I’ll bring you ice cream delights
I’m the ice cream man
I’ll bring you ice cream delights
Oh, the little ladies love me so
‘Cause I’m the ice cream man
VERSE 2.
I’ve got every kind
Of tasty delight
I’ve got every kind
Of sweet and tasty delight
Oh, the little ladies love me so
‘Cause I’m the ice cream man
CHORUS
I’ve got gooseberry, strawberry, blueberry, cranberry,
Black cherry, raspberry, huckleberry and Butter Pecan
I’ve got Banana split, Peppermint stick, Chocolate Chip,
Coconut whip, Caramel dip, Oreo chips and Butter Pecan
And if you want I’ll put a little bit of whipped cream on it
Musical Bridge
CHORUS
I’ve got gooseberry, strawberry, blueberry, cranberry,
Black cherry, raspberry, huckleberry and Butter Pecan
I’ve got Banana split, Peppermint stick, Chocolate Chip,
Coconut whip, Caramel dip, Oreo chips and Butter Pecan
And if you want I’ll put a little bit of whipped cream on it
VERSE 3.
I’m the ice cream man
I’ll bring you ice cream delights
I’m the ice cream man
I’ll bring you ice cream delights
Oh, the little ladies love me so
‘Cause I’m the ice cream man
credits
from Nazareth (2017),
released July 4, 2017
Chet Nichols - Vocals, all instruments, recording, arrangement and production.
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