[Verse 1]
You've got yourself in a fine mess there, Charlene
You're either absolutely mad or you are joking, Charlene

[Chorus]
Charlene, I'm crying
So close to you, darling
We're naked and laughing
You shine on my batteries, Charlene

[Post-Chorus]
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]
Charlene, I'm crying (Charlene)
So close to you, darling (Charlene)
We're naked and laughing (Charlene)
You shine on my batteries, Charlene

[Post-Chorus]
Charlene, Charlene
Charlene
[Verse 3]
Let me get you out of that lake, Charlene
Your dress is red and oh so slippery, Charlene

[Interlude]
I guess I have to dry you
Dress you and comb you
You're already late
I'll sort you out

[Chorus]
Charlene, I'm crying
So close to you, darling
We're naked and laughing
You shine on my batteries, Charlene

[Post-Chorus]
Charlene, Charlene
Charlene
Charlene, Charlene
Charlene