York University (Toronto) has the sheet music. My transcription from it follows. I have boldfaced the words that are different from the above transcriptions (but some words are omitted, and therefore can't be boldfaced). Also note that the verses are in a different order.


SHAKE THAT THING
Words and music by "Papa" Charlie Jackson, ©1926.

1. Down in Georgia got a dance that's new.
There ain't nothin' to it; it's easy to do,
Called Shake That Thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick and tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.

2. Ain't no Charleston, ain't no Pigeon Wing.
All you got to do is Shake That Thing,
Shake that thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick and tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.

3. Now the folks in Georgia, they done gone wild
Over this brand-new dancin' style
Called Shake That Thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick 'n' tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.

4. Now the old folks are doin' it, the young folks too.
The old folks learn the young folks what to do,
Called Shake That Thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick and tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.

5. I was walkin' down town; I stumbled and fell.
My mouth jumped open like a country well,
Doin' that Shake That Thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick and tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.

6. Now get right to me; this I will do.
Let my mammy show that dance to you
Called Shake That Thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick and tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.

7. Now Grandpa Johnson grabbed Sister Kate.
He shook her like you shake jelly on a plate,
Doin' that Shake That Thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick and tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.

8. Now old Uncle Jack, the jelly-roll king,
He just got back from doin' Shake That Thing.
Now Shake That Thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick and tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.

9. Now old Uncle Mose, sick in bed,
His doctor said he was almost dead,
Doin' that Shake That Thing, Shake That Thing.
I'm gettin' sick and tired of tellin' you to Shake That Thing.