I know a fool who blows a horn He comes from way down south You never heard such blowin' since you was born When he puts that trombone to his mouth He cries and moans, he grunts and groans He sounds just like a cow Ain't no one doin' his stuff 'Cause he won't show 'em how Charlie Green! Blow that thing! I mean that slide trombone Make it talk, make it sing Where did you get that tone? If Gabriel could hear you blow He'd let you lead his band, I know Oh Charlie Green, blow that thing! I mean that slide trombone Charlie Green! Blow that thing! I mean that slide trombone You could even make a king Jump right off his throne And he'd break a leg, I know Doin' the Charleston when you blow Oh Charlie Green. Blow that thing! I mean that slide trombone Charlie Green! Blow that thing! I mean that slide trombone Make it talk, make it sing I mean that slide trombone You never saw such a shakin' of the hips Like when he's got it to his lips Oh Charlie Green. Blow that thing! I mean that slide trombone