[Verse 1]
I was a boogie singer
Playing in a rock and roll band
Never had no problems, yeah
Burning down the one-night stands
Everything around me
Got to start to feeling so low
I decided quickly
To disco down and check out the show

[Pre-Chorus]
And they were dancing and singing
And groovin' to the movin'
And just when it hit me
Somebody turned around and shouted

[Chorus]
"Play that funky music, white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music, white boy
Lay down the boogie and play that funky music 'til you die"

[Verse 2]
Now it's so much better
Funking out in every way
I'll never forget it
Oh, but you never can believe what they say

[Pre-Chorus]
And they were dancing and singing
And Groovin' to the movin
And just when it hit me
Somebody turned around and shouted

[Chorus]
"Play that funky music, white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music, white boy
Lay down the boogie and play that funky music 'til you die"

"Play that funky music, white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music, white boy
Lay down the boogie and play that funky music 'til you die"