I thought I knew
The man who loved to dance
When I marked him on my card
For I knew then in advance
I fell to pieces
I didn't stand a chance
For the way he comes and goes
And the way the band keeps playing
My steps I thought to dance
You're the man
The man who loved to dance
Oh it's so rarely
As long as he's near me
Shouldn't I let him know
Could I be jealous
Or am I just nervous
Tell me that he's 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