All of nature in its place By hand of the designer Comes our Charlie spins the world From here to Asia Minor In between the Platypus And perfect Aphrodite Charlie come with opposing thumb To question the Almighty Over the river and over the sea Through holy storm and thunder Steer a course for a brave new world Of common sense and wonder See the dancing President The congressman and teacher Jumpin' to the music of The wealthy Midwest preacher Charlie come with a brand new dance Get on the floor and follow Find yourself a partner and We'll swing into tomorrow Over the river and over the sea Through holy storm and thunder Steer a course for a brave new world Of common sense and wonder Armed with truth we're stepping out Come join the worldwide party Charge your glass and face the world We'll drink a toast to Charlie Over the river and over the sea Through holy storm and thunder Steer a course for a brave new world Of common sense and wonder.