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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Mr. Bojangles Lyrics

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  • I knew a man bojangles and he'd dance for you,
  • In worn out shoes,
  • With silver hair, a ragged shirt, and baggy pants
  • The old soft shoe.
  • He jumped so high, jumped so 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, talked of life, he laughed, slapped his leg a step
  • (chorus)
  • He said his name "bojangles" then he danced a lick across the cell
  • He grabbed his pants, a better stance, o he jumped so hi, & he clicked his heels
  • He let go a laugh, let go a laugh, shook back his clothes all around
  • (chorus)
  • He danced for those at minstrel shows & county fairs,
  • Throughout the south
  • He spoke with tears of 15 years how his dog and him traveled about.
  • His dog up and died, up and died, after 20 years he still grieves.
  • (chorus)
  • 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 cause i drinks a bit
  • He shook his head, and as he shook his head i heard someone ask him please
  • (chorus)

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