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Artist/Band: Faron Young
Lyrics for Song: Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy
Lyrics for Album: Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight: Hi-Tone Poppa [Bea [2006]



(Harry Stone - Jack Stapp)



Well, have you ever passed

The corner of 4th and Grand

Where a little ball of rhythm

Has a shoeshine stand.



People gather round and they clap their hands

He's a great big bundle 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 oldest kind

Of laughter look like new.



You feel as though you wanna dance

when he gets through.

He's a great big bundle of joy

He pops a boogie, woogie rag

Chattanooga shoeshine boy.



It's a wonder that the rag don't tear

The way he makes it pop

You oughta see him fan the air

With his hoppity, hippity,

Hoppity, hippity, hoppity, hippity hop.



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

'Bout that great big bungle of joy

He pops a boogie, woogie rag

Chattanooga shoeshine boy.



--- Instrumental ---



It's a wonder that the rag don't tear

The way he makes it pop

You oughta see him fan the air

With his hoppity, hippity,

Hoppity, hippity, hoppity, hippity hop.



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

'Bout that great big bungle of joy

He pops a boogie, woogie rag

Chattanooga shoeshine boy...


Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy

Faron Young's 'Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in country storytelling. Recorded for the album 'Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight: Hi-Tone Poppa,' the track exemplifies the honky-tonk and western swing styles that defined Young's career during the 1960s. The song features Young's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a smooth, baritone tone that blends seamlessly with the rhythmic guitar work typical of the era. It captures the narrative of a young man seeking work, reflecting the social dynamics and regional settings of the American South. As part of Young's extensive discography, the recording showcases his ability to craft memorable characters and evoke specific atmospheres, contributing to his legacy as a leading figure in modern country music.


Album Lyrics: Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight: Hi-Tone Poppa [Bea [2006]


Faron Young
"Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight: Hi-Tone Poppa [Bea [2006]"


1. Goin' Steady
2. Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young
3. Sweet Dreams
4. It's a Great Life (If You Don't Weaken)
5. All Right
6. I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night
7. I Hear You Talkin'
8. Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way
9. I'm a Poor Boy
10. I Made a Fool of Myself
11. Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy