Faron Young - Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy Lyrics
(Harry Stone - Jack Stapp)Well, have you ever passedThe corner of 4th and GrandWhere a little ball of rhythmHas a shoeshine stand.People gather round and they clap their handsHe's a great big bundle of joyHe pops a boogie woogie ragChattanooga shoeshine boy.Well, he charges you a nickelJust to shine one shoeHe makes the oldest kindOf laughter look like new.You feel as though you wanna dancewhen he gets through.He's a great big bundle of joyHe pops a boogie, woogie ragChattanooga shoeshine boy.It's a wonder that the rag don't tearThe way he makes it popYou oughta see him fan the airWith his hoppity, hippity,Hoppity, hippity, hoppity, hippity hop.He opens up for businessWhen the clock strikes nineHe likes to get 'em earlyWhen they're feelin' fine.Everybody gets a little rise and shine'Bout that great big bungle of joyHe pops a boogie, woogie ragChattanooga shoeshine boy.--- Instrumental ---It's a wonder that the rag don't tearThe way he makes it popYou oughta see him fan the airWith his hoppity, hippity,Hoppity, hippity, hoppity, hippity hop.He opens up for businessWhen the clock strikes nineHe likes to get 'em earlyWhen they're feelin' fine.Everybody gets a little rise and shine'Bout that great big bungle of joyHe pops a boogie, woogie ragChattanooga shoeshine boy...
