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