Verse1
New Years Eve dealing with an obstinate black angus
I said raise your glasses high,
Charlie did the opposite lowered his and tossed it aside
Best believe he drank the champagne from it first though
He confided in a peer amongst the happy herd,
Had he not he feared of bad luck throughout the year to flow

Chorus
Oh Charlie oh Charlie why did you do us like that, why did you do us like that?

Verse2
The happy herd was prancing around once midnight struck
Except Charlie was sitting in a stream of water like a sour duck
He had no excuses as to his behavior
He just vented he wanted no special favors
He didn’t understand himself why he was acting this way
But decided this was him for the rest of the stay

Chorus
Oh Charlie oh Charlie why did you do us like that, why did you do us like that?

Verse3
The rest of the herd encouraged his engagement
but he chose the cold pavement
From cold muddy water to cold stone where he chose to lament
There was no suggesting an alternative as his mind was made up to stick to the cement

Bridge
Charlie seemed to be a sore loser and would join in the festivities
He boldly proclaimed I’d stay seated even if met with celebrities.

Chorus
Oh Charlie oh Charlie why did you do us like that, why did you do us like that?