Jazz is makin' do with 'taters and grits Standin' up each time you get hit Jazz ain't nothin' but soul Jazz is livin' high off nickels and dimes Telling folks 'bout what's on your mind Jazz ain't nothin' but soul Trumpets, cussin, saxophones Rhythm, makin' love People wearin' fancy clothes It's the voice of my people For me, jazz is all the truth to be found Never mind who's puttin' it down Jazz ain't nothin' but soul Jazz ain't nothin' but soul Jazz ain't nothin' but soul Trumpets, cussin, saxophones Rhythm, makin' love People wearin' fancy clothes It's the voice of my people For me, jazz is all the truth to be found Never mind who's puttin' it down Jazz ain't nothin' but soul