How come he don't come and PIP with me Down at the meter no more? How come he turn off the TV? And he hang that sign on the door? We call and we call "How come?" we say What could make a boy behave this way? So he has learnt all of the lines now And every time, he don't stutter when he talks It's true! It's true! He sure is acquired a cool and inspired sorta jazz when he walks Where's his jacket and his old blue jeans? This ain't healthy this is some kinda clean? I think Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love I don't believe what you're saying to me This is something I have to see Is he here?
I look in the poolhall Is he here? I look in the d**tore Is he here? No, he don't come here no more I'll tell you what, I saw him He was sitting behind us down in the pantages And whatever it is that he's got up his sleeve I hope it isn't contagious What's her name? Is this her there? Christ, I think he's even combed his hair Is that her ? What's her name? Oh, it's never gonna be the same But that's not her I know what's wrong Chuck E.'s in love With the little girl who's singin' this song Don't you know? That Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love oh my Chuck E.'s Chuck E.'s in love Chuck E.'s in love with me