When I was a lad, I was a little bit shy.
Something came along and caught my eye.
When I heard the jazz band strike up,
I swear, I had my mind made up.
Now Im getting older
Everything is in full swing.
Now Im getting bolder
Man, Ive got to do that thing.

I used to walk along with the rest
Now Ive got something all my own
Now youve got a little something new.
Broke away, somehow.
Thats why Im swinging it
Ive got my own thing now!

Children put away your toys
All your little childrens games.
Let the jazz band make some noise
Step up ladies and watch out boys.
mirror on the wall,
Whos the hot band in the hall?
Let everybody sing
Get on out there and do your thing.