I know a little place in Carolina   It's open year round    But only after dark, so   Bring your gal and bring your wine   Unwind from your day   Gee, don't you know   That your in for a show   When you go down to Karen's Cafe      I know a little place in Carolina   It's open year round    But only after dark, so   Bring your gal and bring your wine   Unwind from your day   Gee, don't you know   That you're in for a show   When you go down to Karen's Cafe      I've been up down all around   Looking for a place to spend my nights   I don't wannna give it away   I I don't wanna everybody crowding up my space   But I believe in sharing   When you find a good thing   It's only common sense   Nobody likes to do it alone      It's dark and warm and candle lit   The perfect hideaway   But only if it (sh) stays a secret   Don't be shy now come on by   Come here the band play   Gee, don't you know   That you're in for a show   When you go down to Karen's Cafe      (Hey, hey hey)   Hoo-hah, sing it again, boys   (Hey, hey hey)   Uh-huh   [scatting and vocalizing]      I've been up down all around   Looking for a place to spend my nights   I don't wanna give it away   I I don't wanna everybody crowding up my space   I believe in sharing   When you find a good thing   It's only common sense   (Nobody likes to do it alone)   Hahahah      So, if you see my little place in Carolina   Don't tell your mother, brother, sister Sally, or uncle Joe   Just bring your gal and bring your wine   Unwind from your day   Gee, don't you know   That you're in for a show   When you go, go, go-o-o-o   Gee, don't you know   That you're in for a show   When you go down to Karen's Cafe