[Verse 1: Mike Love]
He sits behind his microphone
(John-ny Car-son)
He speaks in such a manly tone
(John-ny Car-son)

[Chorus: Carl Wilson and Mike Love]
Ed McMahon comes on and says "Here's Johnny"
Every night at eleven thirty he's so funny
It's nice (to) have (you) on (the) show tonight
I've seen (your) act (in) Vegas out of sight

[Verse 2: Mike Love]
When guests are boring he fills up the slack
(John-ny Car-son)
The network makes him break his back
(John-ny Car-son)

[Chorus: Carl Wilson and Mike Love]
Ed McMahon comes on and says "Here's Johnny"
Every night at eleven thirty he's so funny
Don't (you) think (he's) such (a) natural guy
The way (he's) kept (it) up (could) make you cry

[Outro: Mike Love]
Who's a man that we admire?
Johnny Carson is a real live wire
Who's a man that we admire?
Johnny Carson is a real live wire
Who's a man that we admire?
Johnny Carson is a real live wire
Who's the man that we admire?
Johnny Carson is a real live wire