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
Shall we dance
Or keep on mopin'?
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 also-ran
You'd better dance, little lady
Dance, little man
Dance whenever you can.
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Shall We Dance? (1959 Stereo Version)
Artist: Ella Fitzgerald
Album: The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books
Song Length: 3:10
George's Thoughts: Somewhat complex musical treatment, but a good, danceable Slow Foxtrot piece by the queen of jazz. This song is often paced for Quickstep, but this slow version works very well for Slow Fox.
Song Lyrics:
Dance: Slow Foxtrot
Bars per Minute: 30
This song has slightly challenging tempo such as pauses in the music that might make it unsuitable for teaching situations or novice dancers.
Tempo speed meets IDSF competition regulations.
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This record last updated Wed, Sep 20, 2006