There may be trouble ahead
But while there's music and moonlight (moonlight and music) and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill, and while we still have THE chance
Let's face the music and dance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune - and then...
There may be teardrops to shed
So (But) while there's music and moonlight (moonlight and music) and love and romance
(Let's face the music and dance, dance)
(Let's face the music - let's HEAR that music)
Let's face the music and dance
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Let's Face the Music and Dance
Artist: Nat King Cole
Album: Best of Ballroom Music Part 1 (Vol 4)
Song Length: 2:31
George's Thoughts: If you're familiar with this song, you'll recognize that while it is beautiful and romantic, it's usually much too slow for Quickstep. Chris Connor's version is one of the best among the popular recordings, at 49bpm. This Nat King Cole version is just amazing, with lots of speed yet not losing the romantic quality that makes it so exciting. also available on "The Ultimate Ballroom Album 4" with a tempo of 51bpm.
Song Lyrics:
Dance: Quickstep
Bars per Minute: 52
This song has slightly challenging tempo such as pauses in the music that might make it unsuitable for teaching situations or novice dancers.
This is a strict tempo piece. Tempo speed meets IDSF competition regulations.
iTunes users: Click here to preview a version of this song at the iTunes Music Store
Strict Tempo Preview: Click here to preview this song and others on the strict-tempo album "Best of Ballroom Music Part 1 (Vol 4)"
This record last updated Wed, Sep 20, 2006