Verse 1 (Second Half of A Section):
When you hear that Alligator Crawl,
Catchy music, so tunefully sweet,
There is no chance to stall,
It's like a bugle call to dancin' feet;

Chorus 1 (B section):
Alligator Crawl is so appealin',
A creepy rhythm that will tickle your toes
Never fails to bring a happy feelin',
Its tempo has a charm that grows and grows;

It will make you step and do a new step,
Fill you with true pep and what is more,
I'm here to bet you, it's gonna get you,
And it won't let you walk off the floor;

It's a perfect tune for all romancers,
And is the fav'rite of the great and the small;
If you really want to please the dancers,
Let them hear that Alligator Crawl.

Verse 2 (Trio):
Teasy tune, breezy tune, when blues are chronic,
Clears the head, takes the lead, out of your shoes;
Rollickin', frolickin', musical tonic,
welcome to the crowd just like good news.

Clingy thing, swingy thing, such a sensation,
Ev'ry ear, that can hear, answers the call;
You, who are seekin' new inspiration,
listen to that Alligator Crawl.

Chorus 2 (End of B section):
You're a lucky girl and lucky fellow,
If you're among the happy crowd in the hall;
When those music men start gettin' mellow,
And they play that Alligator Crawl.