Lyrics
Well come all you children give a listen to me let me tell you bout a new boogie beat
Inviting children to listen to a new boogie beat.
There's no hesitation it's sweepin' the nation
Emphasizing the popularity of the Rhumba Boogie.
It's the Rhumba Boogie down the South American way
Describing the Rhumba Boogie's origin in South America.
While Madame Lozonga was teachin' La Conga in her little cabana in old Havana
Referring to Madame Lozonga teaching La Conga in Havana.
We were doing the charleston and Ballin' the Jack
Mentioning past dance styles like the Charleston and Ballin' the Jack.
Then that old black bottom till they started the Jitterbug rag
Referring to the old black bottom and the Jitterbug rag.
Then across the water came Cuban Pete he started the boogie to the Rhumba Beat
Introducing Cuban Pete and his contribution to the Rhumba Boogie.
It's the Rhumba Boogie let's give it a whirl
Encouraging people to try the Rhumba Boogie.
While he plays the Boogie in the South American style
Highlighting the South American style of Boogie music.
Well you step out together then you circle around
Describing dance steps involving circling around.
Count one two three then put your right foot down
Providing specific instructions for dancing.
Then you circle your lady as you swing and you sway
Continuing the description of dance steps and movements.
To the Rhumba Boogie in the South American way
Encouraging dancing to the Rhumba Boogie in the South American way.
Now the guy responsible for leadin' the band
Acknowledging the band leader responsible for the music.
Yells do you stuff it's the best in the land
Urging people to enjoy the music, claiming it's the best.
It's the Rhumba Boogie let's dance it a while
Reiterating the call to dance to the Rhumba Boogie.
To the boogie woogie done the Rhumba Cuban all style
Combining boogie woogie and Rhumba Cuban styles in dance.
When that old piano it starts to ring everybody then starts to sing
Noting the impact of the piano in initiating the dance.
To the Rhumba Boogie done the tropical style
Emphasizing the tropical style of the Rhumba Boogie.
It's the Rhumba Boogie and they're doin' it all of the while
Highlighting the continuous enjoyment of the Rhumba Boogie.
While Madame Lozonga was teachin' La Conga in her little cabana in old Habana
Repeating the reference to Madame Lozonga teaching La Conga.
The folks in old Mexico where doin' the tango
Mentioning people in Mexico dancing the tango.
And we were steppin' to the rhythm of an old guitar
Describing the rhythm of dancing to an old guitar.
Till across the water came Cuban Pete he started to boogie to the Rhumba beat
Introducing Cuban Pete's influence on the Rhumba Boogie.
It's the Rhumba Boogie let's dance it a while
Reiterating the invitation to dance to the Rhumba Boogie.
To the boogie woogie done the Rhumba Cuban all style
Combining boogie woogie and Rhumba Cuban styles in dance once again.
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