[Verse 1] You've got yourself in a fine mess now, Charlene You're either absolutely mad or you are joking, Charlene [Chorus 1] Charlene, I'm crying So close to you darling We're naked and laughing You shine on my batteries, Charlene Charlene, Charlene, Charlene, Charlene [Verse 2] I have always adored your witty mouth, Charlene Now, would you please be very, very rude to them, Charlene [Chorus 2] Charlene, I'm crying (Charlene) So close to you darling (Charlene) We're naked and laughing (Charlene)
You shine on my batteries, Charlene Charlene, Charlene, Charlene, Charlene [Verse 3] Let me get you out of that lake, Charlene Your dress is red and, oh, so slippery, Charlene [Bridge] I guess I have to dry you Dress you and comb you You're already late I'll sort you out [Chorus 3] Charlene, I'm crying So close to you darling We're naked and laughing You shine on my batteries, Charlene Charlene, Charlene, Charlene Charlene, Charlene, Charlene