(Harry Stone - Jack Stapp)

Have you ever passed the corner of 4th and Ground
Where a little ball of rhythm has a shoeshine stand
People gather round and they clap their hands
He's a great big bungle of joy
He pops a boogie woogie rag Chattanooga shoeshine boy.

Well, he charges you a nickel just to shine one shoe
He makes the older kind of laughter look like new
You feel as though you wanna dance when he gets through
He's a great big bungle of joy
He pops a boogie woogie rag Chattanooga shoeshine boy.

Well, it's a wonder that the rag don't tear the way he makes it pop
You oughta see him fan the air
He opens up for business when the clock strikes nine
He likes to get 'em early when they're feelin' fine
Everybody gets a little rise and shine with a great big bungle of joy
He pops a boogie woogie rag Chattanooga shoeshine boy.

--- Instrumental ---

Well, it's a wonder that the rag don't tear the way he makes it pop
You oughta see him fan the air
He opens up for business when the clock strikes nine
He likes to get 'em early when they're feelin' fine
Everybody gets a little rise and shine with a great big bungle of joy
He pops a boogie woogie rag Chattanooga shoeshine boy.

(Chattanooga, Chattanooga) Chattanooga shoeshine boy...