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Performed by Fats Waller; may be attributed to Andy Kirk and Leon Berry
Mister Christopher Columbus
sailed the world without a compass
When his men began a rumpus
Up spoke Christopher Columbus

There is land out there somewhere
Until we get there
We will not go wrong
If we sing a swingin' song

Since the world is round
We'll be safe and sound
'Til our goal is found
We'll just kee..eep rhythm bound!

What a time at sea!
No more mutiny
With diplomacy
Christy made history-

Mister Christopher Columbus
He used rhythm as his compass!
Music ended all the rumpus
Wise Old Christopher Columbus!

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