Coconut
Harry Nilsson
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Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime His sister had another one she paid it for the lime She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em bot' up She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em bot' up She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em bot' up She put the lime in the coconut, she call the doctor, woke 'I'm up And said "doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take?" I said "doctor, to relieve this belly ache" I said "doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take?" I said "doctor, to relieve this belly ache" Now lemme get this straight You put the lime in the coconut, you drank 'em bot' up Put the lime in the coconut, you drank 'em bot' up Put the lime in the coconut, you drank 'em bot'up Put the lime in the coconut, you call your doctor, woke 'I'm up Said "doctor, ain't there nothing' I can take?" I said, "doctor, to relieve this belly ache" I said "doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take?' I said, "doctor, to relieve this belly ache" You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em bot' together Put the lime in the coconut and you'll feel better Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em bot' up Put the lime in the coconut and call me in the morning" Woo-oo-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Woo-oo-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Woo-oo-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime His sister had another one she paid it for a lime She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em bot' up She put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke 'I'm up And said, "doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take?' I said, "doctor, to relieve this belly ache" I said "doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take?" I said, "doctor, now lemme get this straight You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em bot'up Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em bot' up Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em bot' up Put the lime in the coconut, you're such a silly woman Put a lime in the coconut and drink 'em bot' together Put the lime in the coconut, then you'll feel better Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both down Put the lime in your coconut, and call me in the morning Woo, ain't there nothin' you can take? I say, woo, to relieve your belly ache You say, well woo, ain't there nothin' I can take? I say woo, woo, to relieve your belly ache You say ya, ain't there nothin' I can take? I say wow, to relieve this belly ache I said "doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?" I said, "doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?" I said, "doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?" I said, "doctor you're such a silly woman" Put the lime in the coconut and drink 'em both together Put the lime in the coconut, and you'll feel better Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em bot' up Put the lime in the coconut and call me in the morning Yes, you call me in the morning, you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do if you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do if you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do if you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do and if you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do
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Written by: HARRY NILSSON, HARRY EDWARD NILSSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Harry Nilsson's 'Coconut'Harry Nilsson recorded the song “Coconut” in 1971.
- His song peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
- The song is notable for its Caribbean reggae elements and playful, repeating chorus "Put the lime in the coconut, and drink 'em both up."
- Truman Capote, a dear friend of Nilsson, cited “Coconut” as his favorite song in Nilsson's discography.
- The song has become a cult classic, covered by many artists, and has appeared in various movies and commercials since its release.
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Dannii Minogue's 'Coconut'Dannii Minogue covered the song “Coconut” for her album “Girl” in 1997.
- Rather than sticking with the reggae feel, Dannii Minogue’s version had a dance-pop flavor, making it more accessible to the '90s club scene.
- As a b-side, “Coconut” did not chart as a separate single but gained popularity amongst Dannii's fanbase.
- Minogue's version, despite the major style shift, still retains the catchy chorus line "Put the lime in the coconut, and drink 'em both up."
- The track was produced by Brian Higgins and Matt Gray, who were part of the British hit-making production team Xenomania.
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