Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Mr. Bojangles, artist - John Holt. Album song 1000 Volts Of Holt, in the genre Регги
Date of issue: 31.12.1972
Record label: Sanctuary Records Group
Song language: English
Mr. Bojangles |
I knew a man, Bojangles and he danced for you |
In worn out shoes |
Silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants |
The old soft shoe |
He jumped so high |
He jumped sp high |
Then he’d lightly touch down |
I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was |
Down and out |
He looked to me to be the eyes of age |
As he spoke right out |
He talked of life |
He talked of life |
He laughed, clicked his heels and stepped |
He said his name, Bojangles and he danced a lick |
Across the cell |
He grabbed his pants, a better stance |
Oh, he jumped so high |
Then he clicked his heels |
He let go a laugh |
He let go a laugh |
Pushed back his clothes all around |
Mr. Bojangles |
Mr. Bojangles |
Mr. Bojangles |
Dance |
He danced for those in minstral shows and county fairs |
Throughout the south |
He spoke with tears of fifteen years how his dog and him |
Traveled about |
The dog up and died |
He up and died |
After twenty years he still grieves |
He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks |
For drinks and tips |
But most the time I spend behind these county bars |
He said I drinks a bit |
He shook his head |
And as he shook his head |
I heard someone ask him please |
Please |
Mr. Bojangles |
Mr. Bojangles |
Mr. Bojangles |
Dance |