Drop that long face! come on have your fling! Why keep nursing the blues? If you want this old world on a string Put on your dancing shoes Stop wasting time! Put on your dancing shoes Watch your spirits climb [Refrain: Shall we dance or keep on moping? Shall we dance and walk on air? Shall we give in to despair Or shall we dance with never a care? Life is short; we're growing older Don't you be an alsoran You'd better dance little lady! Dance little man! Dance whenever you can!