Drop that long face! C'mon have your fling Why keep nursing the blues? If you want this whole world on a swing, Put on your dancing shoes, Stop wasting time Put on your dancing shoes Watch your spirits clim Shall we dance Or keep on moping? Shall we dance Or walk on air? Shall we give in To despair Or shall we dance with never a care Life is short We're getting older Don't you be An also-ran You better dance little lady Dance little man Dance whenever you can