They raved about Sloppy Joe, the Latin la barrio

But Havana has a new sensation

He's really a modest guy

Although he's the hottest guy in Havana and here's what he has to say

They call me Cuban Pete

I'm the king of the rumba beat

When I play the maracas

I go chick chicky boom, chick chicky boom

Yes sir, I'm Cuban Pete

I'm the craze of my native street

When I start to dance

Everything goes chick chicky boom, chick chicky boom

The Senoritas, they sing and how they swing with this rumbero

It's very nice, so full of spice

And when they're dancin' they bring a happy ring, the maraquero

Singin' a song, all the day long

So if you like the beat

Take a lesson from Cuban Pete

And I'll teach you to

Chick chicky boom, chick chicky boom, chick chicky boom

Si-Senorita, I know that you will like the chicky boom chick

'Cause it's the dance of latin romance

And Cuban Pete doesn't teach you in a hurry like Authur Murry

You're now in Havana and there's always manyana

So Senorita please, take it easy, do it with ease

And you'll love it when you do the

Chick, chick chicky boom, chick chicky boom

Chick, chick, chick, chicky boom, chick chicky boom

Chick chicky boom