Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie
Red Norvo and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Clap hands, good time Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
This way, join the party
I say, meet McCarty
Hey, hey, Charlie take a bow
Grab a chair, move over there
And let him sit right next to Mabel
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Clap hands, good time Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Clap hands, good time Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
This way, meet The Dollies
I say, Zeigfield Follies
Hey Charlie, take a bow
See the smile on all those hungry faces
They can tell that he's a buyer
From those wide and open spaces
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Clap hands, good time Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
See the smile on all those hungry faces
They can tell that he's a buyer
From those wide and open spaces
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie, oh boy, yeah
Ginger ale and white rock for his table
Grab a chair, move over there
And let him wait
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Clap hands, good time Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
This way, join the party
I say, meet McCarty
Hey, hey, Charlie take a bow
See the smile on all those hungry faces
They can tell that he's a buyer
From those wide and open spaces
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
He's a big man with the ladies
And sail her with his doubt
When he starts to wail and holler, 'Go man go'
Oh boy, there was Charlie
What joy, swingin' Charlie
Clap hands, there goes Charlie now
“Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie” is a song by Red Norvo and His Orchestra. The song talks about Charlie, the man of the moment who is here to make things happen. The beginning of the song repeats the phrase “Clap hands, here comes Charlie” as it hypes up Charlie’s entrance. The lyrics urge listeners to join the party and meet Charlie’s friends Mccarty and the Dollies. The song describes how Charlie is the life of the party and how he brings a smile to all the faces around him. Charlie is described as someone who is generous and orders drinks for everyone. He is a big man with the ladies and exudes confidence when he starts to play his music. With Charlie around, joy is inevitable and the party will surely be a success.
The lyrics of “Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie” are meant to be joyful and celebratory. They paint a picture of a man who is well-liked and respected by his peers. The song is an ode to Charlie’s ability to bring people together and create a fun-filled atmosphere. The lyrics also suggest that Charlie is a successful musician who is able to entertain his guests. Overall, “Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie” is a song that encourages people to celebrate life and appreciate those who make it better.
Line by Line Meaning
Clap hands, here comes Charlie
Get ready, Charlie is arriving
Clap hands, good time Charlie
Charlie knows how to have a good time
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
Charlie has arrived, get excited
This way, join the party
Come this way to the party
I say, meet McCarty
Let me introduce you to McCarty
Hey, hey, Charlie take a bow
Charlie, take a bow to acknowledge the crowd
Ginger ale and white rock for his table
Charlie wants ginger ale and white rock for his table
Grab a chair, move over there
Find a chair and move it to another spot
And let him sit right next to Mabel
Give Charlie a seat next to Mabel
This way, meet The Dollies
Follow me to meet The Dollies
I say, Zeigfield Follies
I want to show you the Zeigfield Follies
See the smile on all those hungry faces
Everyone here looks happy and eager to see Charlie
They can tell that he's a buyer
They know that Charlie has money to spend
From those wide and open spaces
Charlie is from a rural area, far away from the city
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
Charlie is still arriving, let's clap again
Clap hands, good time Charlie
Once again, Charlie knows how to have a good time
Clap hands, here comes Charlie now
Charlie is close by and soon in sight
He's a big man with the ladies
Charlie is popular with the ladies
And sail her with his doubt
He can charm the ladies with his dancing
When he starts to wail and holler, 'Go man go'
Charlie gets excited and starts cheering, 'Go man go'
Oh boy, there was Charlie
Wow, there was Charlie, he's amazing!
What joy, swingin' Charlie
Charlie is an excellent dancer, how joyful!
Clap hands, there goes Charlie now
Charlie is leaving, let's give him a round of applause
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ballard MacDonald, Billy Rose, Joseph Meyer
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