CHARLIE WAS A BOXER
(Moe Jaffe / George Keefer / Vincent Lopez)


Vincent Lopez & His Suave Swing Orchestra - 1940
Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks with The Marlin Sisters - 1949  
Four Aces - 1956


Also recorded by: Jimmy Sturr & His Orch.


           


Charlie was a boxer
Great as he could be
Till one day they started
Boxing on TV


One day when he was bowing
He walked into a right
Charlie was a boxer
Who'd rather act than fight


Charlie had a left an' right
Frightened every man in site
Never feared a thing, it's true
He was champ, I'm telling you


Charlie was a boxer
Great as he could be
Till one day they started
Boxing on TV


One day when he was bowing
He walked into a right
Charlie was a boxer
Who'd rather act than fight


(Instrumental Break)


Charlie trained both day and night
In his heart he loved to fight
In his corner, you could tell
He was anxious for the bell


Charlie was a boxer
Great as he could be
Till one day they started
Boxing on TV


One day when he was bowing
He walked into a right
Charlie was a boxer
Who'd rather act than fight


(Instrumental Break)


Charlie was a handsome Dan
Had more strength than Superman
All his friends would cheer and sing
When he stepped into the ring


Charlie was a boxer
Great as he could be
Till one day they started
Boxing on TV


One day when he was bowing
He walked into a right
Charlie was a boxer
Who'd rather act than fight


Yes, Charlie was a boxer
Who'd rather act than fight






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2008)