Charleston Charley
Bert Firman and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Hey, hey
Charleston Charley
He's so jolly
He sure does know his stuff
He never gets enough
Women praise him 'cause he's rough

He never worries
Never hurries
Takes his own sweet time
He does a dance so classy
When he shakes his dang-atassy




Charleston Charley, hot tomale
You're too hot for me

Overall Meaning

The song "Charleston Charley" by Bert Firman is an upbeat tune that highlights the character of a man named Charleston Charley. The lyrics describe him as someone who knows his stuff and is always merry. He never seems to worry or hurry and is always taking his own sweet time. The women love him because he's rough, and he never seems to get enough of their attention. The song also emphasizes Charleston Charley's great dancing skills. When he gets on the dance floor, he performs a classy dance, which includes shaking his dang-atassy, making him a hot tomale.


In conclusion, "Charleston Charley" is a playful song that uses catchy phrases and a lively beat to praise the charismatic character of Charleston Charley. It describes him as a carefree, charming, and confident man who often receives the attention and admiration of women. Moreover, the song emphasizes his great dancing skills, which makes him stand out even more.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey
Greetings, greetings


Charleston Charley
This is Charleston Charley


He's so jolly
He's very cheerful


He sure does know his stuff
He definitely knows what he's doing


He never gets enough
He's never satisfied


Women praise him 'cause he's rough
Women admire him because he's strong and forceful


He never worries
He doesn't fret over things


Never hurries
He's never in a rush


Takes his own sweet time
He does things at his own pace


He does a dance so classy
He performs a sophisticated dance


When he shakes his dang-atassy
When he moves his hips


Charleston Charley, hot tomale
Charleston Charley, a spicy and attractive man


You're too hot for me
You're overwhelming for me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gene Austin, Irving Mills

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Comments from YouTube:

@bensmith9491

Came here from Lackadaisy. Love the song

@idolhanz9842

I hear elements of Johnson's "the Charleston" in it

@jonrogerfirman2501

Hey Bert and John from Jon Firman who lives in Torino Italy but springs from Jack Firman who left Norwich Norfolk for Perth Western Australia in the naughty 1920s.

@Boldorion1958

Bravo! That tune is the cat's meow!

@harrisonkane1077

Dr. Parkinstine sent me ✌️

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