If you beg a date She says, "You're too late" Then later, she gives you a call Don't hesitate, you're in for a break 'Cause Jack, she's on the ball If she winks at you Don't you miss that cue For this is no time for a stall Man, call a hack, and get to your shack 'Cause Jack, she's on the ball No use in her denying You don't have to do much trying Just remember this, when she gives you her kiss Her heart, and soul, are pining So remember Gates It's never too late If ever she starts 'n to stall Just bait your trap, she'll fall just like that 'Cause Jack, she's on the ball {solos} No use in her denying You don't have to do much trying 'Cause remember this, if she gives you her kiss Her heart, and soul, are pining So remember-gate It's never too late Whenever she starts 'n to stall Just bait your trap, she'll fall just like that 'Cause Jack, she's on the ball Mm, Jack, she's on the ball (I'm tellin' you buddy) Jack, she's on the ball (Of course, if she's fine it's understood that) Jack, she's on the ball