Dance Her Home
Cody Johnson Lyrics


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Here she comes a-walkin' in, cotton dress a-swishin'
The smoke is thick and the lights are dim and she sure got me wishin'
For a little bit of time out on that ol' dancefloor
If she gives me half a chance at romance
I'm gonna dance her home

Well, hey bartender, see that girl? Ask her what shes drinkin'
Tell her if she looks this way I'll be the one a-winkin'
'Cause I saw her light up when the DJ played a little George Jones
If she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home

'Cause if we got to two-steppin, we could come up missin'
And find a corner booth of our own
Just a huggin' and a kissin' like two lovers reminiscin'
Man, this feeling's comin on strong
If she gives me half a chance at romance
I'm gonna dance her home

Ah, get to dancin' boy

What the hell is wrong with me? I feel like I'm sinkin'
How hard can it really be to tell her what I'm thinkin'?

That if we got to two-steppin', we could come up missin'
And find a corner booth of our own
Just a huggin' and a kissin' like two lovers reminiscin'
Man, this feeling's comin' on strong
If she gives me half a chance at romance
I'm gonna dance her home
If she gives me half a chance at romance
No, I won't be leaving here alone
'Cause if she gives me half a chance at romance




I'm gonna dance her home
I'm gonna dance her home

Overall Meaning

The song "Dance Her Home" by Cody Johnson is a romantic country song about a man who is smitten by a woman he sees at a bar. The man admires the woman as she walks in wearing a swishing cotton dress while the smoke fills the air and the lights are dimmed. He wishes to dance with her and possibly sweep her off her feet. The lyrics convey the anticipation and longing the man feels towards the woman, building up to the suggestion of disappearing into a corner booth to share a kiss and a hug like two lovers reminiscing.


The lyrics convey the message that it takes courage to express love and feelings, and the man is struggling with his emotions but is willing to take a chance to dance with the woman and see where it leads. The song also honors country music legends Merle Haggard and George Jones, by referencing that they hold a special place in the woman's heart, evident from the way she lights up when their songs play on the jukebox. The chorus affirms the man's desire to dance with the woman and take her home, hoping to not leave the bar alone.


Overall, "Dance Her Home" is a classic love song that captures the thrill and passion of falling in love, the hesitation to express it, and the hope to find a connection with someone special.


Line by Line Meaning

Here she comes walkin' in, cotton dress a swishin'
As she walks in, her dress seems to sway and move with her body, catching the attention of the singer.


Smoke is thick and the lights are dim and she sure got me wishin'
The bar's environment is hazy and gloomy, and the singer wants to spend time with her.


For a little bit of time out on that ol dancefloor
The singer wants to dance with her and spend time on the dance floor.


If she gives me half a chance at romance im gonna dance her home
If she shows interest in him, he will take her home after they have danced.


Hey bartender see that girl ask her what shes drinkin'
The singer asks the bartender to ask her what she's drinking so he can use it as a conversation starter.


Tell her if she looks this way I'll be the one awakin'
He hopes to catch her attention and be the one she's interested in.


'Cause I saw her light up when the jukebox played Haggard and Jones
The singer saw her become excited when a particular song came on, and he thinks they have similar musical tastes.


If she gives me half a chance at romance im gonna dance her home
If she shows interest in him, he will take her home after they have danced.


'Cause if we got to two-steppin we could come up missin'
If they start dancing together, they might end up leaving to a more private place.


And find a corner booth of our own
They might find a place to sit and talk privately.


Just a huggin' and a kissin' like two lovers reminiscin'
They will hug and kiss like two people who are deeply in love.


Man this feelings comin on strong
The singer is developing strong feelings for her, and it's hard to control them.


If she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home
If she shows interest in him, he will take her home after they have danced.


What the hell is wrong with me I feel like I'm sinkin'
The singer is confused about his feelings and is feeling overwhelmed by them.


How hard can it really be to tell her what I'm thinkin'
He's struggling with expressing his feelings to her.


If she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home
If she shows interest in him, he will take her home after they have danced.


If she gives me half a chance at romance
The singer wants to spend time with her and see if there's a connection.


Oh I won't be leaving here alone
If he has a chance with her, he won't leave the bar alone.


'Cause if she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home
If she shows interest in him, he will take her home after they have danced.


I'm gonna dance her home
If they connect and dance, he will take her home safely.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cody Johnson, Raub Jesse

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@PUNISHERMHS_2021

Here she comes a walkin' in, cotton dress a swishin'
Smoke is thick and the lights are dim and she sure got me wishin'
For a little bit of time out on that ol' dance floor
If she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home

Well hey bartender see that girl ask her what she's drinkin'
Tell her if she looks this way I'll be the one a winkin'
'Cause I saw her light up when the DJ played a little George Jones
If she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home

'Cause if we got to two-steppin' we could come up missin'
And find a corner booth of our own
Just a huggin' and a kissin' like two lovers reminiscin'
Man this feelin's comin' on strong
If she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home (we can dance her boy)

What the hell is wrong with me I feel like I'm sinkin'
How hard can it really be to tell her what I'm thinkin'
That if we got to two-steppin' we could come up missin'
And find a corner booth of our own
Just a huggin' and a kissin' like two lovers reminiscin'
Man this feelin's comin' on strong
If she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home
If she gives me half a chance at romance, no I won't be leavin' here alone
'Cause If she gives me half a chance at romance I'm gonna dance her home
I'm gonna dance her home



All comments from YouTube:

@Maroco918

Shout out to all the men that danced her right into a wedding ring 💪

@popsiclepete5815

This song brings you back to the days in your favourite cowboy bar and watching that beautiful woman grace across the dance floor while you and your buddies are trying everything to catch her eye looking your way! Hahaha fun times! Keep the great song coming cojo!

@laineighloyd

I love this song so much and I’m only 11 and know every word to it.

@shanecrosby2610

This guy has way too much sass, and I’m here for all of it 😂

@maureenguest7528

Love this song play it over and over

@MarcosBryant-gk1jv

What do you admire most about Cody

@maureenguest7528

The beat of the song and the lyrics , also his voice

@MarcosBryant-gk1jv

@@maureenguest7528 that’s really nice, so what’s your favorite song from Cody

@b.j.bassfishing9464

Real country music. Ain't nothing better.

@LIgal629

Love hearing this again ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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