BARRY:

Nobody knew who he really was

But they called him Mambo when he played



KID CREOLE:

He became the King

King of Latin Swing



BOTH:

And oh, the music that he made



Hey Mambo

Did your mama teach you that

Hey Mambo

Did she know what she begat



KID CREOLE:

They used to come in their fancy threads

And he always turned them inside out



BARRY:

They would jam the floor



BOTH:

They would beg for more



BARRY:

And when they got it they would shout



BOTH:

Hey Mambo

Did your mama teach you that

Hey Mambo

Did she know what she begat



BOTH:

Take it away

Do it again

Hey Mambo