I thought I knew
The man who loved to dance
When I marked him on my card
Oh, I knew then in advance
I fell to pieces
I didn't stand a chance
For the way that things are going
And the way the band keeps playing
My steps are not the best
For the man
The man who loved to dance
Oh it's so rarely
Moments he's near me
Shouldn't I let him know
Could I be jealous
Or am I just nervous
Tell me he feels the same
Play on sweet songs for the man
The man who loved to dance
And before the night is gone
I swear that they will play my song again tonight
I did it for romance
I did it for a fleeting glance
But most of all I will recall
I will recall
I did it for the man
The man who loved to dance