Well, my Mama didn't want me

On the day I was born

Born without a body

I got nothing but scorn

But I always loved music

All I had was my hands

And I dreamed I'd be famous

And I'd work at the Sands



Singing Tabletop Joe

Tabletop Joe

Now everyone knows

That I'm Tabletop Joe



I had trouble with the pedals

But I had a strong left hand

And I could play Stravinsky

On a baby grand

I said I'm gonna join the circus

Cause that's where I belong

So I went to Coney Island

I was singing this song



Tabletop Joe

Tabletop Joe

Now everyone knows

Tabletop Joe



They gave me top billing

In the Dreamland show

I had my own orchestra

Starring Tabletop Joe

And the man without a body

Proved everyone wrong

I was rich and I was famous

I was where I belonged



Tabletop Joe

Tabletop Joe

Now everyone knows

Tabletop Joe