Well he shines like a penny in a little kids hand

When he's out on a Saturday night

He's a real go-getter and the best two-stepper you'll see

But when I'm sittin' alone at a table for two

'Cause he's already out on the floor

I think about somethin' that my mama used to say to me



You got to dance with the one that brought you

Stay with the one that wants you

The one who's gonna love you when all of the others go home

Don't let the green grass fool ya

Don't let the moon get to ya

Dance with the one that brought you and you can't go wrong



He's got his old best buddies and his new best friends

And the girls all give him the eye

He's a good time Charlie and the life of the party tonight

But when I think about another well I don't think twice

'Cause there'll never be another like him

I know he really loves me and I think maybe mama was right



You got to dance with the one that brought you

Stay with the one that wants you

The one who's gonna love you when all of the others go home

Don't let the green grass fool ya

Don't let the moon get to ya

Dance with the one that brought you and you can't go wrong



You got to dance with the one that brought you and you can't go wrong