Lyrics Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Will You Dance, Charlie Boy

Will you dance, Charlie boy, will you dance?

Will you dance, Charlie boy, will you dance?

Though the sequins are worn

And tattered and torn

And the seat is right out of your pants

Will you dance, Charlie boy, will you dance?

Will you dance, Charlie boy, will you dance?

One more time, Charlie boy,

With your old pride and joy,

Will you dance, Charlie boy, will you dance?

O you're still pretty fast on your feet

Yes you're still pretty fast on your feet

Though the years have gone by

And the tank's running dry

You're still pretty fast on your feet

Will you dance to the tune that they play

Will you dance to the tune that they play

Will you play the old game

Of fortune and fame

And grin as you sign your life away

Is there life in the old doggie yet

Is there life in the old doggie yet

Will you stand on your mark

On your hind legs and bark

Like somebody's dear little pet

Will you dance, Charlie boy, will you dance?

Will you dance, Charlie boy, will you dance?

Will you be a good whore

For the people once more

Will you dance, Charlie boy, will you dance?

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